Any tips for a new driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NealanR, Jul 4, 2015.

  1. NealanR

    NealanR Bobtail Member

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    I just got my CDL class A, a few weeks ago and also just got a job for coca-cola bulk driver, any tips for a new driver?

    I'll take all the information I can get please and thank you!
     
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  3. HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    Take your time.

    p.s. can I have a free coke? :D
     
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  4. NealanR

    NealanR Bobtail Member

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    You know it man! And I can't sweat it on how much I will take my time. I'd rather take my time then rush and cause something terrible.
     
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  5. Mustangjoey

    Mustangjoey Bobtail Member

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    Slow and steady wins the race. Always. Safety first, second, and third
     
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  6. BrenYoda883

    BrenYoda883 Road Train Member

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    Congratulations on getting your CDL A and on you Coke a Cola gig...

    Just like alreadh stated.... take you time and dont rush...

    also, understand there will be frustrating... dont let negative thougnts invade you and control you.... in trucking you can have a day wnere everytning goes wrong... then the next day it all rolls along smoothly.... one day you cant even seem to back into a hole the size of a football field and then the next day you back into a hole witth only inches of spare room with no problem...

    the biggest mistake rookies make... is letting themselves get frustrated... or feel bullied by other drivers.... take your time, get out and look.... professional drivers appreciate that... idiot drivers act like idiot... just ignore them... dont let them get you frustrated and on your home time you can amuse hour friends and family by impersonating them and their idiot antics....

    good luck to you
     
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  7. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    When you screw up relax and fix it calmly, don't panic and make it worse.
     
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  8. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Don't urinate in parking lots.
     
  9. 315wheelbase

    315wheelbase Heavy Load Member

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    AS everyone above said, take your time,slow and easy,,triple check your mirrors when you change lanes,,do easy lane changes ,,plan your route before you leave the yard,,check your load securement and most of all run legal. Avoid backing up be when you do G.O.A.L. Just because the speed limit says 65 or what ever does not mean you have to go that fast,,
     
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  10. DC843

    DC843 Medium Load Member

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    coke as a new graduate? I would think they would be the type of company to want some exp. were you in with the company already?
     
  11. NealanR

    NealanR Bobtail Member

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    I've never been with them before this is my first driving job. They hired me right out of school, under 21 and have no driving experience. One of the very few companies that will hire people of my age and without driving experience.
     
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