My Life as a Trucker

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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#601 Post by daniminho » 20 Dec 2020 10:53

Always amazing what you share with us! Everytime I drive trough Germany and see a nice looking blue Daf I look to see if it's yours :lol:
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#602 Post by Dotec » 20 Dec 2020 11:03

Stocki wrote: 18 Dec 2020 17:27Waiting for my load at the customer's. The waiting for loading took 2 hours because one of the excavators was defective.
During this time I was out and about a little in Stuttgart and also got something to eat in a bakery.

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I know this company :idea:
Isn't this place in 71332 Waiblingen ?
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#603 Post by Nielsen_ » 20 Dec 2020 12:47

I dont know if it's legal, but it personally think that if you disconected the stock side marker on the sideskirts and painted them blue it would look waaay better :)
Just someone from Denmark who finds trucks interesting.
And also an amateur skinner.


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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#604 Post by Stocki » 20 Dec 2020 14:10

Thanks for your Support.

Now to your Questions:

@Nielsen_

Actually, a lamp at the side must always shine or reflect orange. That's why I haven't settled this yet, but as soon as it gets warmer again, I'll tackle the problem.

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@Dotec

Yes, exactly, I load there quite often because I often do a round trip. :mrgreen:

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@JellAy

No, it's not worth it, because the different tires wear differently. The tires on the lift axle are the least, because it is lifted when empty. In addition, it often happens that you get a nail or something in the tire. Then you are forced to change it. So in the worst case you have 5 different worn tires. Depending on the manufacturer, a tire costs around € 600 - € 800. So of course you try to use the tires to the end.

I hope I could answer your questions. :mrgreen:
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#605 Post by JellAy » 20 Dec 2020 19:18

@Stocki Yeah I get it, didn't quite think that trough. (The tire ofcourse doesn't only wear by driving :? :lol: )
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#606 Post by retro » 26 Dec 2020 15:47

Nielsen_ wrote: 03 Jan 2021 15:52 @retro fine pictures... but... isn't this @Stockis photothread??
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#607 Post by Nielsen_ » 03 Jan 2021 15:52

@retro fine pictures... but... isn't this @Stockis photothread??
Just someone from Denmark who finds trucks interesting.
And also an amateur skinner.


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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#608 Post by Stocki » 05 Mar 2021 17:54

Hey Guys, I´m back.

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Snow chaos in Bavaria. Count me in.

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Unfortunately the snow came unexpectedly. No roads made, 25cm fresh snow.

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The freeway entrance went up steeply. My truck couldn't do that. Fortunately, a farmer drove by and offered me to take me on the highway. You can't turn down the offer.

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I was the only one from our district to make it to the customer on this snowy night. A total of 6 trucks were on the way to the same customer.

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Salty outfit.

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Take a fast night flight.

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Friday February 19th. A difficult day for all of us. A very good friend died of a heart attack in the truck a week earlier while driving. A 33 year old man. With presence of mind he steered his truck safely into the ditch. Concerned for the safety of others until the end.
All friends decided to make his funeral special. So we formed a convoy to the cemetery with 30 trucks to accompany him on his last trip. He was a special person.

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Red light district

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Bought NLF shield for a buddy.

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Used the time to do some maintenance on the lamps.

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Tire change. I no longer had a profile on the drive axles, so I had new tires on. During this time I did little things again.

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Have fun before the serious side of life goes on.

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During the break, polish the truck again. DId you see my new Mirrorlights?

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Almost fully loaded right?

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Get a new scent tree from the good friend. Should I make my own too? What do you all mean?

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And that's my truck right now.

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I wish you a great weekend. Please take care of yourself.
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#609 Post by aerlenkoenig » 05 Mar 2021 18:18

Awesome pictures. Great DAF. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: My Life as a Trucker

#610 Post by Arnook » 05 Mar 2021 18:27

Excellent looking DAF, love the mirror lights !
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