Advice You Wish You Had Received About Trucking

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Admin, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. Admin

    Admin TTR Forum Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    If you could go back to when you first started trucking, what advice would you give yourself ABOUT TRUCKING?
     
    Last edited: Feb 25, 2012
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  3. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    That's a tough question...I guess I would say, good, consistent backing ONLY comes with experience and knowing you don't know everything will keep you in the game long enough to get the experience you need to gain knowledge...
     
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  4. sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    Good one. I kick myself now for kicking myselfback then for messing up backing. I realize now that i was justlearning,
     
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  5. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    Relax, don't let the stupid crap cars and trucks do around you get your blood pressure up. After I realized this trucking became alot more enjoyable.
     
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  6. wolfy7203

    wolfy7203 Light Load Member

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  7. dracon

    dracon Light Load Member

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    Sh#7 happens... don't get overconfident, When you think you've learned it all, somethings going to come up and bite you....
    ...And stay away from that little waitress on I-95....
     
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  8. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    going faster doesn't make you a better driver.
     
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  9. Bill104

    Bill104 <b>Pepsiholic</b>

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    Never trust anyone even your closet freinds will lie to you, codrivers will steal from you cause they can. And your wifes been sleepin in my bed you need a new wife. I wish I had these tips 27 years ago. Lol
     
  10. heyns57

    heyns57 Road Train Member

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    Don't change everything on the truck to make it ride smoother. Don't change the springs, shocks, alignment, tires, seat, wheel balance, etc. Instead, trade trucks.
     
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  11. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    If you see a job that "might be for you", go for it, dont hang on the fence second guessing everything.
     
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