How to sleep better in a moving semi truck?

[@Pamela-B]

I use headphones, but only in one ear because I’m a side sleeper. It helps immensely! Love the curtain idea!

[@SimpleLivin]

We both tried ear plugs but our ears would get sore. The current yas helped the most

[@biggs1303]

So glad I found ya'll! I use to follow 3 different husband/wife team drivers but sadly they are no longer driving. It's nice to find a channel with our same situations.

[@SimpleLivin]

Hopefully you are enjoying the adventures!

[@catladytrucker7608]

Big fan of sleep masks! They make a huge difference. Allows for the deepest level of sleep (important).

[@python2228]

I'm a solo owner operator I tried the team thing n I couldn't do it. I woke up one time when I was driving team with a friend n he was almost completely asleep driving!! I stepped out of the sleeper n grabbed the wheel n woke him up, OMG I get anxiety with someone else driving my rig, it's a big deal your life is in their hands. I respect all y'all that do, especially y'all that train.

[@SimpleLivin]

You go girl for owning your own truck! I understand anxiety about someone else driving your rig... heck we dont own our truck but I dont like ppl in it at all lol. I cant imagine coming outta the bunk to a sleeping team mate! I think its different when you are husband and wife team... more care, respect, and trust. When driving in bad weather I get so worried about losing the set with him sleeping in the back... when you know they probably wouldn't make it and wouldn't know it was coming... scary stuff. Makes you take less chances and pray alot!

[@python2228]

Simple Livin I have a KZbin channel too it's musclecarchic mostly CB reviews but they're very interesting.

[@fredturpen2332]

You are a "gem" of a wife...your husband should be very proud of you!

[@SimpleLivin]

Thank you sir!

[@scottgriffin4430]

He is very thankful! 😉

[@zamp6969]

My tip for better sleep is to ONLY drive solo :)

[@SimpleLivin]

Haha a truck that ain't movin does sleep better!

[@equallywrong]

@@SimpleLivin a truck that's not moving ain't making money.

[@shaundapeck9181]

Fantastic. I like silence. So I found the “perfect” girl foam ear plugs .CVS brand pink. I can sleep next to a refer on a high constant and hear nothing. Love the extra curtain. Memory foam mattresses are a must have for all our trucking family. The best investment.

[@SimpleLivin]

I tried ear plug but my ears wouldn't so sore. Since this video we have designed a custom sleep system!! It has improved our sleep by ten folds.

[@AkshunSDJ]

Great insight on how to sleep comfortably while on the road.

[@SimpleLivin]

Shawn D Jackson I tell ya the mattress and that second curtain really make a big difference!

[@MzCoCo561]

Thank you for sharing need to start working on this💕💕

[@IntuitiveSoulCreation]

Did you guys ever make a video on how you made the curtain? I have my CDL and my husband is about to get his and we will hit the road together when he’s done with training so I’m trying to get prepared ahead of time.. if you could share a video on the curtain that would be so amazing please.. also what sound machine do you have thank you so much

[@angeleyelisab4357]

I road with my husband I am fixing to get my own CDL do it by myself for at least a year Keep me in prayer

[@SimpleLivin]

Exciting news! I'll definitely be praying for you! If there is any way i can help dont hesitate to ask questions. Here to help!

[@brittanykimbrough7418]

Hope it’s been successful so far

[@Mrssavagegeese]

Hi Angela and Scott! Can you do a video on how you use creativity to maximize your storage and organization please? I love your channel!

[@SimpleLivin]

Most definitely! You'll be excited to know that will be our next series of videos! How we made our International into a micro tiny house! Stay tuned. That's for watching. Many Blessings to you

[@mechcntr7185]

Very useful, thank you for this video!

[@python2228]

I really appreciate you giving advice to all the green horns just getting into the industry. I tell everyone just starting this ain't just a job it's a life style living in a truck. N you guys must be the first FedEx drivers I've ever seen that actually have a CB lol

[@SimpleLivin]

It is definitely a life style with big sacrifices! Most people dont get it! Been at it almost 11 years now! You know before smart phones and when GPS where just coming a thing lol... CBs were a must lol

[@719beauty]

Thanks for the curtain tip ☺😁

[@SimpleLivin]

Did you make one?

[@719beauty]

@@SimpleLivin I saw this video today. I didn't see the link on making it, but it looks like you used another rod?

[@SimpleLivin]

So sorry I need to update the description. I made a video with the most o the details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inexZmmnnN2doMU

[@719beauty]

@@SimpleLivin Thank you! Your awesome.

[@Xantec]

I had a similar experience trying to sleep on the roll-on roll off ferry that sails between the mainland of the UK and the Shetland islands. sleep, ha ha ha yeah, right!

[@SimpleLivin]

Despite the lack of sleep it sounds like an interesting job though

[@Xantec]

@@SimpleLivin luckily i was only a passenger. i took the ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen then had a 10 hour drive from Aberdeen to come home. The rolling wasn't noticable, what was noticable was the noise of the engines, each about the size of a big rig alone! - the ship had 4 of them! then along with that the rumbling from the propellers. Only fell asleep because i was tired as hell! I'd hate to be aboard the ship in a storm though

[@IntoTheMystery13]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@SimpleLivin]

Into The Mystery 13 you arr welcome! I will be making the video on how to make the curtain soon. I will be sure to link it in the description.

[@Greg3070]

I don't know how you sleep when the truck stops. I always wake up anytime my environment changes. I think we usually adapt to what is constant, ie: steady movement and when that stops our brain has to readjust. Perhaps a survival thing I think. Good to know if something came into the cave way back when I think.

[@SimpleLivin]

Very good points... I agree part of survival

[@TNG64]

Just found your channel. Really enjoying!

[@SimpleLivin]

TNG64 glad it's been helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@quieroiracancun]

New subscriber here, greetings from San Diego, California

[@SimpleLivin]

Welcome!!! Thank you for subscribing!

[@lowbridgehit]

If I can lie down in any moving vehicle I am gone....zzzzzz. As a kid we did overnight road trips in a motor home & I road with a family friend who drove long haul. Love sleeping in a moving truck!

[@SimpleLivin]

1 or 2xs a year is doable but 5 nights straight for 18 months without a break is a little harder. We have both had injuries from sleep in the truck... potholes are no joke in the winter time! Lol

[@lowbridgehit]

Simple Livin for sure. Are you guys off the road now running your husbands landscaping business?

[@SimpleLivin]

@@lowbridgehit yes we a running his business. We will most likely go back on the road in November. This week we are on vacation!

[@lowbridgehit]

Simple Livin that makes sense. Landscape until winter then drive when that is slow. Was it hard for both of you to get your class one license when you decided to do team driving?

[@SimpleLivin]

@@lowbridgehit we both had our licenses before meeting each other. I go into how ingot my license in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZiagYaNd99jh7M

[@jacquemartinez8333]

I'm almost out of school & considering teaming up with a friend of mine from Church. I don't use sleep aids....bad bad bad, I can't have anything touching my face or ears, & can't sleep while in a vehicle ( 5 days on greyhound was fun.....not !! ) any other helpful tips ??

[@SimpleLivin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWpkpJqrJZ5fpo Is a video we made about team driving. Will your training give you the opportunity to go with a traile? Team driving is veryyyyy verrrry hard. If you already have that much trouble, it might not be the best fit for you. You would not want to set your friend up with a job/contract that they can not fulfill due to you not being able to adjust to the sleeping arrangements. Send us a private message on Facebook or Instagram if you would Iike to chat more

[@mikeadams9823]

What about a protective seatbelt , for a hard breaking situation???

[@SimpleLivin]

Have you ever tried sleeping with one on every night? We will if the roads are bad

[@jacquemartinez8333]

How could you sleep with that on ?

[@sixmagpies]

Drive long enough, with a considerate partner, and you'll sleep like a baby no matter what.

[@SimpleLivin]

gonna have to disagree... some roads are just terrible and if you add in a truck with a shorter wheel base it make for a rough ride in the bunk.

[@D_Cali_Life]

He meant peace of mind you trust your driving partner.

[@SimpleLivin]

Yes does give more peace of mind for sure.

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

Yeah definitely not

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@chevypitman]

Nice idea’s

[@dbelcich]

Im going to be driving team with my husband in just a few months. We want to take our 2 little dogs with us. Can you make a vidwo on the days and nights and tips for traveling with dogs please.

[@SimpleLivin]

Congratulations on the adventures ahead!! If there is anyway we can help during this transition please don't hesitate to reach out. It's easiest to message on Facebook or Instagram. We have a few videos about our fur baby. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inKtgmRun76Xpqc

[@SimpleLivin]

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[@SimpleLivin]

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[@swolff5]

Very nice video. You are such a wonderful person.

[@SimpleLivin]

Casper500 thank you so much for your kind words

[@carolinepaul8524]

I know this was about sleep. I am curious what are some good ways for me to keep from getting bored while my husband drives? This is my first time over the road. I am 52

[@mrdave777]

I like your videos! And with that a new sub! Thanks

[@SimpleLivin]

Welcome to the family! We are so glad you are enjoying the videos! Have you seen the last update on a better night's sleep? We put a custom adjustable bes in the truck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGfIoKqwpNtlaMk

[@coynndarville6598]

How do you guys manage walking your dog or his movements

[@SimpleLivin]

We typically stop the truck every 3 hours. Hardly ever do we have to stop the truck for her to potty.... but she will tap our leg then look out the passenger window to tell us she needs to go out.

[@Sirphil-dj9dh]

Hi like many others I find your video clips a lot of fun to watch. It seems you and your husband are team drivers. In one video you said your truck is running 18 hours a day. That is a long time for anyone to be together....let alone a married couple. How have you and your husband made this work? I would really like your input on this. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for your time. Philip aka sirphil0267

[@SimpleLivin]

Sirphil 0267 honesty we don't get much time together because we both drive separately ... So by the time we both sleep our 8 hours separately that's 16 hours outta 24 hours apart.

[@Xantec]

I take it the truck cabin rides on air along with the tandems and the front axle being air ride?

[@SimpleLivin]

Yes

[@birminghamtilegroutcarpets8057]

I dont have trouble getting to sleep. Everytime we hit a bump i wake up. No anxieties. Just a physical condition.

[@dhmcc9882]

Have you explored noise cancelling headphones or ear buds?

[@SimpleLivin]

douglas McCaslin I tried ear plugs for about 2 weeks off and on. Over all they added to much pressure to my ears especially when I would sleep on my side and had my ear on the pillow causing soreness. I find the curtain allows a more natural sleep environment vs ear plugs.

[@cyclingroanoke4837]

What is the width and length on the mattress? Or model number. Or is it just twin size?

[@SimpleLivin]

The mattress in this vidoe is a twin XL and 11 inch memory foam. We have since updated our sleep system working directly with a mattress manufacturer to make a custom mattress available to the others. Checkout this video it will tell you all about it. There is a link in the description for purchase of the sleep system kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIHJdJyYgbZ3rdk

[@cyclingroanoke4837]

@@SimpleLivin Thanks. I'm hoping to get into Swift or Prime soon. Prime has you teaming to 50,000 miles. I've rode in a truck before, but never slept. I know how much they bounce. Getting enough sleep for 16 to 18 weeks in those conditions seems impossible. Hopefully if I make it that far the mattress will help.

[@SimpleLivin]

Congratulations on the possible new adventure! Sounds like you understand the importance of sleep like we do. Our system might sound a bit much to some but we have spent alot of time, research and working with manufacturers. Our sleep system not only helps you sleep better but can improve your health. You might be interested in some of our other sleep videos. Checkout the whole Playlist a better nights sleep Better Night's Sleep: kzbin.info/aero/PLjSMGTwa5pLBLhGp0xb_adoo7D6ZwJtqh

[@jamesphelps9573]

Please do you debt free scream at Ramsey headquarters he would love to film you guys!!!!

[@SimpleLivin]

James Phelps we would completely we would completely love to do that. Our name is on the waiting list and hopefully we get a call so that we can do our debt free scream. Thank you so much for the encouragement

[@jamesphelps9573]

Angela Griffin no problem! You should email their email with a link to your channel and say you would like to bring the truck by and give the viewers on KZbin a tour and how anything is possible when you live like No one else!!!! ✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@davenwpg1]

The driver is wearing a turban..Right? Canada?????

[@bloodmoon9563]

are you on crack bro

[@lucious455]

We don’t need your hate we got enough. Take your frustrations off with your wife who probably cheat in on u with a real man.

[@nathanielhiggerson7679]

That’s what we call a dune coooooon!

[@hollyg8032]

Came here bc my hubby is on his first 2 days team driving and isn’t sleeping at all. He feels like his organs are bouncing all around.

[@SimpleLivin]

We felt the same! We were also getting injured while sleeping. Soooo we worked with companies to create the Crossroads sleep system!! It makes a huge difference in our opinion. Here is another video to explain how it improves life on the road kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnndooJ_m8uir6c

[@angelinacernaac]

YESSSSSS🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chappie1420]

DAT PUPPY

[@SimpleLivin]

she is a cutie isn't she?

[@michaelreed9557]

What happens if you wreck lol

[@equallywrong]

Are either of you guys taking prescription sleeping pills? There is too much going. I would never fall asleep until I was dead tired. I would be putting my partner at significant risk when I had the wheel.

[@SimpleLivin]

No either one of use take prescription sleeping meds. On an occasion after a very stressful couple days we will take low dose of melatonin to relax our mind it helps us get to the deep sleep faster amd stay there longer. We are curiously trying to make a better sleep environment checkout our last sleep system kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSpaWSda5eaipI

[@florinsantos5094]

Wow you are gorgeous woman. How you get so beautiful

[@Corn-pop11]

She’s a good lot lizard 🦎

[@equallywrong]

That was some rude shit. Even if she was she working. Matter of fact she would be work two jobs. LLs are good for nothing clappers.