Keeping cool in the truck?

Yes I do, start looking for a decent company. If you "live in a truck" there human standards that must be met. Sounds like a change for you guys.

 

The temp map looks like it is only in the mid 80's there today, thats not even hot weather for there! Do you have a reflective sun shield you can put in the windshield? They are less than $10 at Walmart, and will make a world of difference. Folks that don't run the AC tend to head to the back row or sparser extremes of the lot to seek shade or get away from being beside other running trucks and the huge amount of heat they put out.

 

If u are uncomfortable then idle the truck. Boss' will complain, that is their job. You have to be comfortable to get proper rest and if they do not supply you with an APU then just idle. I have to pay for my own fuel and i still idle my truck if i am sitting for the day and its warm out. I also have a dark blue truckwhich does not help the fact, and even on a day that is 70* outside, if the sun is bearing down on my truck then its most likely 90* inside my cab.

 

You're going to need a reflective sunshade for the windshield, and every window in the truck.

Also, keep in mind the position of the sun and the time of day. If you can get the trailer or load or headache rack between the sleeper and the sun, it'll keep some heat off.

Be conscious of when you're stopping. Max out the A/C the last hald hour before parking, and if possible, shift sleeping hours towards the night.

Other than that, about all you can do in a company truck is keep the ice box full, get some 100% cotton bed sheets, and get those clothes off once the truck is parked and those reflective shades are up.

 

The sun reflector is going to be more efficient than your curtains in reflecting the heat and not absorbing it.