hello, europeans.
i am an american trucker and decided to look at your truckstops on google maps. i am not sure what they are generally called throughout european countries but i do know they are called lorries in the UK. i think american trucking culture is hilarious and easy to make a charicature out of. despite driving for the last 6 years, i often find myself joking about the stereotypes with friends who do not drive but live vicariously through my social media.
i am curious about trucking culture in europe and how it is similar or different than american trucking culture. are your truck stops as disgusting as ours? are there a lot of musicians that write about HGV/LGV’s? what is the european equivilant of the truck stop roller hot dogs? are european truckers as addicted to energy drinks as americans? i read that european trucks have more horsepower and torque. what is the heaviest youve ever hauled? what is the most dangerous route youve ever driven?
i am fascinated at the idea of doing long haul drives across europe and shutting down for rest in a european sleeper cab. as much as i enjoy my time at home, there really is nothing like a good nights rest in the truck cab. if you are a trucker in europe, i want to know your thoughts.