Proper Pre-Trip For Newbies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by American-Trucker, Jan 10, 2011.

  1. TreeStand

    TreeStand Light Load Member

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    My company provides a laminated pretrip checklist.
     
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  3. reuben188

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    Here in Iowa we were able to use a "crib sheet" during our pre-trip test with the DOT. Would'nt you know it, I forgot to refer to the darn sheet and did not mention the trailer door... still passed but had that "in the dark sensation"... going to start SNI Orientation on 4/9 in Greenbay, relearn it all again the SNI WAY...
     
  4. JTurenne

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    Which GPS or Nav system do you experienced fellows reccomend a first time buyer look at?
     
  5. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    Rand mcnally anything else is a waste of money.




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  6. canuck in da truck

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    i have an old garmin--dont even know the model #--never been updated--ever--works great for me--just dont rely 100 % on anything--gotta use your noggin sometimes
    the only trouble i ever had was with wrong info given to me--like the business --ok say it is in town A- in the bol--but in reality it is in town b--which is part of town A
    i am not good at explaining--but i ran into that a few times--mainley on east coast
     
  7. Rotten

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    Can you use a crib sheet in Florida? Anyone? Anyone?
     
  8. Electric_Hyena

    Electric_Hyena Bobtail Member

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    This is such a great study guide! I have been reading the pre-trip inspection part of the Secretary of State booklet for Michigan and let me tell you.... I wanted to stab my eyes out.... This is much more specific, and simple to follow. Thanks! I start school on Monday and it's nice to know I'll have a good understanding of this thanks to your instructions so that I can focus on much more needed things to learn, like driving stick! lol
     
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  9. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    i thought id help you out so i took home my pre trip inspection sheet from work and scanned it......this is an official government document so please dont share it with anybody


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  10. Electric_Hyena

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    I think I just peed myself laughing so hard! That was awesome. Thanks for posting this. You made my day... Hell, you made my MONTH! LOL!
     
  11. ZeekLTK

    ZeekLTK Bobtail Member

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    That's a great list in the first post. Thanks for sharing!
     
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