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Terminated for u-turn bobtailing

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 4Ben_Frank, Jun 22, 2016.

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  1. Jun 23, 2016 #71
    Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    did 36 u turns today....lol

    doing road construction work. get loaded drive a coupe miles unload make a u turn on the road come back do it all over again. lol

    i think a 360 would be ending up where you started 720 would be doing it twice
     
    Ezrider_48501, Jun 23, 2016
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  3. Jun 25, 2016 #72
    sevenmph

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    You bet it is. Has to be an even number. Should have done one more.
     
    sevenmph, Jun 25, 2016
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  4. Jun 25, 2016 #73
    Brandonpdx

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    Im still trying to figure out what the hell it means to make a u turn bobtail. Are they saying they dont want you turning the steering wheel? lol
     
    Brandonpdx, Jun 25, 2016
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  5. Jul 18, 2016 #74
    4Ben_Frank

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    Thank you everyone for the positive and informative inputs. I have been talking to an o/o for FedEx ground to run teams for him, took a while for results on backbround and drug test but I'm finally approved.
    I start tomorrow to learn running doubles with an experienced driver. I wonder if I'm suppose to have a badge and uniforms already?? cuz I don't have any of that.
     
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2016
    Reason for edit: Added word & punctuation
    4Ben_Frank, Jul 18, 2016
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  7. Jul 18, 2016 #75
    4Ben_Frank

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    Haha I hope your joking...I'm going to entertain it tho..
    bobtail=tractor only
     
    4Ben_Frank, Jul 18, 2016
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  8. Jul 18, 2016 #76
    qstaffenthree

    qstaffenthree Bobtail Member

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    It must suck not having any freedom. I missed a turn yesterday with a set of B-trains and pulled into a freshly cut rye field, spun it around and went back the way I came.
     
    qstaffenthree, Jul 18, 2016
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  9. Jul 18, 2016 #77
    Brandonpdx

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    I know what bobtail means...that wasn't the joke. The joke was how do you get in trouble for turning the tractor (no trailer) around? Who cares...
     
    Brandonpdx, Jul 18, 2016
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  10. Jul 18, 2016 #78
    4Ben_Frank

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    It didn't make sense to me to either. It comes with the territory when working for a mega carrier.
     
    4Ben_Frank, Jul 18, 2016
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  11. Jul 18, 2016 #79
    4Ben_Frank

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    True. you must be an o/o? I got enough money saved up to get my freedom papers (my own truck) but its don't seem like its worth it, I don't know enough to take a chance.
    If I can find a broker that doesnt work for the devil, then I might try it in the future.
     
    4Ben_Frank, Jul 18, 2016
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  12. Jul 18, 2016 #80
    Big Don

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    DUDE! Your likely to find a broker who IS the devil hisself!:eek:
    Good luck to you.
     
    Big Don, Jul 18, 2016
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