and ofcourse there faces are buried in the dam screen
ear plugs
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vaportrail
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I wear earplugs in the older trucks we run you will loose your hearing they dont block out all the noise but I can hear the radio better and any unusual noises... now the new trucks damn quiet almost to quiet
Uncle Birchy
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I tend to agree the newer trucks aren't as noisy as older ones
Uncle Birchy
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Over The Road I generally keep EarPlugs but they are for SLEEPING
Tracy62
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Just a quick question any recommendations for earplugs to sleep by not for driving but for cab sleeping and drowning out the engines noises etc especially in the colder weather when they a;; seem to be running trying to get a pair that kills all the unnecessary noises not for driving thank you
i have a pair of ear plugs, a soft rubber type that can be washed for hygiene. they almost look like a tiny bellows that does seem to work well at keeping much of the noise out.
they look exactly like these, with out the neck support strap.
Airsoft Ear Plugs, Air Soft Ear Plugs in Stock - ULINE
i wash them under very warm water and some simple hand soap.
i cannot remember where i bought them at, but i suspect either a CVS or Walgreen's store.
Mammoth Transport
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Not responding to the intelligence issue, but according to my decimeter the cab noise under way Ranges between 80 and 100 decibels depending on the grade. In a factory with forklifts speeding around, osha would require hearing protection for anyone entering that noise level at all times. I guess some drivers still aren't used to the double standard. As far as newer tractors are concerned, newer tractors are quieter when the windows are up and all the seals are intact. Lots of drivers are still driving "old" equipment that is in great shape--also happens to be loud. What's the difference between having a cab that is designed to reduce engine and outside noise by twenty decibels vs having muffs that do the same? Nothing. And the difference between the noise in my cab and a new one is not the noise coming out from under the hood and yes my exhaust muffler is intact. Coincidentally, my truck seems to be getting quieter the longer I own it. People complain I have the tv up to loud, and everybody else mumbles. But, I can still pass the forced whisper test.
Blood
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Shove it, prink.
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Very good.
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Mammoth Transport
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Gotta be hands free. If the cops can type away on their laptop while driving to check plate numbers, I can certainly have a headset to take phone calls for music. If it's ok to have a cab that is so well sealed and dampened that it keeps quiet inside it is IDENTICAL to having noise reducing PPE that does the same thing with the windows down. If we can't drive with ear plugs in a loud cab we shouldn't be allowed a quiet cab either. It's the same risk.
Mammoth Transport
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Huh, I think you called me a verb instead of the noun you meant to use. Learn English! Oh wait it's probably just my hearing. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Careful with that finger.Shove it, prink.
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Very good.
Now, how many fingers am I holding up?
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Mammoth Transport
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I use ear muffs for the reasons above. I take them off when approaching the scales. Or when driving on surface roads. Never had an officer so much as hesitate on them. Actually, the muffs make the noise quieter and more precise. I can actually pic out specific sounds instead of just hearing a disorganized din.
Duck
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I drove plenty of rolling scrap heaps at Roadway.
No power steering, spring seats (some had air), leaf springs all around, ..
Most had acceptable power but a few of them were so weak they could barely hold 55 mph into a headwind.
no stereo, no CB, no passenger seat, no jake brake, dashboards barely held together, labels worn off of switches & knobs, etc. Some of them even had pneumatic starters. It sounds like an air ratchet on steroids.
It's not that bad when it's just one trip and your next one might be in a newer truck. About 70% of their trucks at least had power steering.
But no, I guess that don't mean jack squat because I didn't have a yellow sign on the back that says I'm special.
Mammoth Transport
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What kind of yellow sign? I think being short is affecting my listening skills. Hat reference was above ear level.I drove plenty of rolling scrap heaps at Roadway.
No power steering, spring seats (some had air), leaf springs all around, ..
Most had acceptable power but a few of them were so weak they could barely hold 55 mph into a headwind.
no stereo, no CB, no passenger seat, no jake brake, dashboards barely held together, labels worn off of switches & knobs, etc. Some of them even had pneumatic starters. It sounds like an air ratchet on steroids.
But no, I guess that don't mean jack squat because I didn't have a yellow sign on the back that says I'm special.
Duck
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