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Indian River

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Tanker_82, Oct 30, 2016.

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  1. May 24, 2023 #1701
    CalculatedRisk

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    So looks like I’ll be going to orientation on June 7 if they have a trainer available.
     
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  3. May 24, 2023 #1702
    Tanker_82

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    Welcome aboard and good luck with everything.
     
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  4. May 24, 2023 #1703
    CalculatedRisk

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    thank you very much. I’m looking forward to getting out there and proving my worth.
     
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  5. May 24, 2023 #1704
    BM 58

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    You don’t have anything to prove. Get through your training and you’ll be fine. Pay attention and take your time.
     
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  7. May 24, 2023 #1705
    CalculatedRisk

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    @BM 58,

    what would you do if you were in my shoes? I just want to get out there and have fun while making some good money.
     
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  8. May 25, 2023 #1706
    Tanker_82

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    Tanks will be easier to master your skills with in my opinion. They’re shorter than a box or reefer. They’re easier to back into tight parking spots, easier to make the swing with on tight corners, and you have more vision when looking in the mirror because the tank is round. You’ll also have less worry when you’re going across Wyoming or Nebraska in high winds since the wind rolls over and under the tank. Just remember to go easy around the corners and curves when you’re loaded. If the yellow speed warning sign says 55, I take the curve at 45. If it says 45, I take it at 35, and so forth. If you get in a bad spot where you can’t avoid tracking the trailer over a curb (it happens to all of us) be mindful that a tall enough curb can shift the weight enough to throw you over. Sharp jackknife style U-turns in parking lots at high speeds can too.
     
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  9. May 25, 2023 #1707
    REO6205

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    You made the right choice. There's some good information in the tanker threads that will help you.
     
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  10. May 25, 2023 #1708
    CalculatedRisk

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    Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn in this thread fellow members. I’m super stoked.
     
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  11. May 25, 2023 #1709
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    In the years I have pulled all types of trailers, tankers are my favorite. Just be aware of the "sloshing" and remember that tankers are much lighter than vans and can get away from you on slick roads, when empty.
     
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  12. May 25, 2023 #1710
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    One thing to remember..always stop a bit further back to allow any surge to possibly push you slightly fwd as well.
     
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