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get a cb radio
and make a friend on a long drive. get permission, coordinate, have the truck driver warn you of debris, conditions, the fuzz e.t.c.
moving trucks are best, fedex trains are a close second.
remember a loaded semi takes a football field to stop, plenty of time
for you to do your thing in a 4000# jalopy. avoid sucking up to trucks
emanating from our "southern" NAFTA partners (dont think it is legal to use the M word anymore is it?) as they shed more than just exhaust gasses.
regardless, snoop around as best as possible inspect wheels for out of round/balance and more often than not bent rims. sparks shooting, likely
from a steel belt wearing off and anything else that seems funky - go find another donor!
to do this, it takes the appropriate personality, sounds reactions and a bit more training and skill than what a class C drivers test requires . the risk factor still exists but can be minimized with communication.
fuel savings can be enormous especially @ acellerated speeds.
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