What are some good CB handle names?

Real Trucking Handles From Around the Country

Big Bag	Swamp Fox	Road Roller
Cycle Smoker	The Blue Waffle	Ratchet Jaw
Night Crawler	Telecaster	Trout Stalker
Twitch	Sod Buster	Sassy Kat
Large Marge	Fatcat	Road Hog

How do you come up with a good CB handle?

The best CB radio handles tell a little bit about the owner, while also piquing others’ interest. Some describe his or her physical attributes or personal characteristics, such as Big Dawg, No Neck, Seat Breaker, Tall Order, Methuselah, Grumpy, Stink Bait, Weeping Willy and even Eye Sore.

Do truckers still use handles?

Technology has changed and man truckers rely on their cellphones for connectivity, information, and entertainment on the road. That doesn’t mean the CB radio has done the way of the Dodo Bird, though. Some truckers still have CB radios in their cabs and still use them to communicate.

What is truck driver handle?

For example, in the early days of the CB radio, the term “Good Buddy” was widely used. Nicknames or callsigns given or adopted by CB radio users are known as “handles”. Many truck drivers will call each other “Hand”, or by the name of the company they are driving for.

What is a nickname for a truck driver?

trucker
A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; a HGV driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the European Union, a lorry driver, or driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore) is …

What were the Dukes of Hazzard CB handles?

Uncle Jesse’s CB handle was “Shepherd,” Bo and Luke’s handle was “Lost Sheep,” and Daisy’s handle was “Bo Peep.”

What does 42 mean on CB?

Yes
CB Radio Code and Lingo at CB World

CB Terminology	Meaning or Translation
FM	An AM/FM radio.
42	Yes, or OK.
Four-Letter Word	Nobody wants to stop at the weigh station- that is why “OPEN” is considered a four-letter word in the trucking industry. When the weigh station is open.
Four Wheeler	Any passenger vehicle with four wheels.

What does Rubber Duck mean in CB talk?

convoy
“Rubber duck” – the first vehicle in a convoy. “Rubbernecker” – Vehicles that further slow down or impede already congested traffic by rotating their heads 180 degrees to view the accident or traffic incident and not paying attention to the road ahead.

Are CBs still used?

In 1958, the FCC designated 23 channels for CB use. Later, this was expanded to the 40 channels available today. However, that requirement has since been discontinued, and anyone can use a CB radio – as long as they are using FCC-approved equipment.

What does stack eights mean?

Stack Them Eights: So long, and good luck!

What kind of CB was in the General Lee?

The General Lee is nothing but a Connex 3300 with dual finals and a front load microphone. The Connex 3300HP has fallen in sales because of the side mount microphone plug. So Connex sent out the same radio with a full-face rebel flag.

Is there such a thing as a dirty truck driver handle?

Be as creative as you want but remember when you speak on the CB radio anyone within range will hear it. There are plenty of “dirty” truck driver handles out there and as comical as that may seem, other drivers might appreciate you picking something a little more friendly.

Why do truckers use CB handles?

Truckers, who still use some pretty creative handles, are great at turning a personal trait into a CB handle. For example, a trucker who drives in snowier parts of the country that has a burly build might use “Polar Bear.”

Did other truckers’handle choices influence your handle choice?

Sometimes other truckers influenced the handle choice, as in the “Cranky Jack” example. Monica Wachman is a former editor and writer for FishersTravelSOS, EasyRez.com and Bonsai Ireland.

What is a good name for a pickup truck?

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