I’ve been driving for several years, so my body is used to driving. But the truck I’m driving has a worn-out driver’s seat that’s pretty much like sitting on a brick (this happens over time to all vehicles, as my body aches if I drive my 2002 Camry for around an hour, whereas I can sit in my 2017 Camry for over 3 hours without issues). After around 45-60 minutes, my rear-end, hamstrings and lower back starts to ache. I’m a local driver, so I get more opportunities to get out & stretch than most OTR drivers, but it’s still an annoyance. I drive 2015 KW, so while the company has been known to replace driver’s seats, they keep putting it off when I tell them. They’re supposed to be getting new trucks next year.
I’ve heard the Ultimate Purple Seat Cushion is good but pricey. But if it makes a big difference then it’s worth it, as a good seat cushion can help even for a driver’s seat that isn’t worn out. Besides, I can always quit the company as I only gross around $50k annually, but I’d prefer not to be a job-hopper.
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