How Hard Is driving Doubles?? (Tankers)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DevJohnson, Sep 8, 2018.

  1. DevJohnson

    DevJohnson Medium Load Member

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    Hey guys just wanted a little insight as to how hard it is to learn to pull doubles? I assume it could be a little scary at first huh? What kinds of problems do you run into? (backing, fueling, unloading, etc) I mainly want opinions from rookie tankers only because they are still learning but veterans are fine too just don't be hot headed I want the straight truth ;) Thanks!
     
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    Its not that hard to do actually just got to be a little more vigilant around tight corners and intersections, reversing will be the big problem.
     
  3. DevJohnson

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    Must have to swing really wide I imagine. This won't be for awhile I gotta get my experience at another tanker company first but I like making plans ahead of time
     
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    1 important thing to remember is to. Always have the heaviest tank in front of the lighter tank while driving. Your first deliveries need to come off the back tank.
     
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    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Don't put yourself into a have to back up situation is what I've always been told.
     
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    You don't want the nickname "Snake". It not a cool name when you earn it like that.
     
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    Scares me just reading that
     
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    Can’t imagine how harder it is than box
     
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    Surge.
     
    Bean Jr. Thanks this.
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    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    No I'm sure not. You need a drink at the end of the day after you get out of that mess too I'm guessing.