Truck Driver - Lessons Learned

Driver Fatigue
Many understand by now a 15-minute Power Nap is more effective than coffee or other heavily caffeinated and sugar drink. If one does not think there is driver fatigue one can see the wrecks and the deep ruts in the median and grass from drivers gong off the road. Driver may have done this or came close before getting into an accident.
Talking on the cell phone, hands free, or the CB helps too. One other way for keeping yourself alert is to listen to a comedian. Robbin WIlliams is good, but perhaps too good as I find myself pulling over for I was laughing too hard.
Newer semi-trucks have following too close and veering off the lane. Some dash cameras have this option built in.
When parking on the side please get off the road and get onto the on ramp. Thus, you will not be in the way of the other trucks, and no driver in the right lane will feel obliged to get into the left lane for your safety. Stay at least 100 feet away from the intersection from the on ramp to the perpendicular road. Set your alarm.