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What is tail swing and why is it a problem?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MACK E-6, Apr 29, 2024.

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  1. Apr 29, 2024 #1
    MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I just discovered this and thought it would be good for newer drivers to see.

     
    MACK E-6, Apr 29, 2024
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  3. Apr 29, 2024 #2
    88 Alpha

    88 Alpha Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    When drivers go through orientation at my company, they have to watch several videos. Among them is a similar video produced by J J Keller. It even shows how the trailer moves rearward when you do a u-turn. For experienced drivers it's *yawn* "we know this, let's move on" but for the rookies, it's actually pretty informative.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2024 #3
    Kyle G.

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    @expedite_it where you at!!!??? I hope you are sitting in the front row!
     
    Kyle G., Apr 29, 2024
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  5. Apr 29, 2024 #4
    REO6205

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    If he comes back at your invitation we'll create a separate thread...just for you and him. :oops:
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2024 #5
    25(2)+2

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    I was sitting at the Pilot west of Cleveland, and had to lay on the airhorn because a guy with a daycab was turning short too close to me and the trailer was backing towards me. MD has a rule about having the tandems too close to the kingpin. A friend got ticketed for it.
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2024 #6
    gentleroger

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    20240307_023957.jpg

    This is the real world result. I finally got my "I had to chase the dude down wearing just my underoos and boots" story.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2024 #7
    gentleroger

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    He's seen this, it was posted in one of his threads.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2024 #8
    Gearjammin' Penguin

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    Thank you for a visual we never ever wanted. ;)
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2024 #9
    Cattleman84

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    Tail swing can bite you hard... This dude nearly took the mirror off my truck.
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    201

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