Orientation in the morning.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Labrador, Jun 14, 2022.

  1. rpad139

    rpad139 Heavy Load Member

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    There is no first or second chance in trucking. Get it right every time. Trucking is serious business. Western express, cr england, hobo trucking express...
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    That should be an axiom in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Life".
     
  4. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    A mixer truck, class B. Backing is a challenge as I think it has a longer wheel base than a class A style truck. I could really use a backing simulator. I know where is American Truck Simulator that has great mirror simulations but do they have a mixer truck?

    Update on the job - The training has been great but I have not driven independently yet. Might do that for the 1st time tomorrow morning, pretty ###### worried about it haha....oh man..I am still learning a ton with my trainer when I go out with him but the company I think wants to cut the cord and get me out there on my own.
     
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  5. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    You driving a front loader ? Or the old school rear loader ……
     
  6. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    Old school rear loader. It is a great truck but for sure takes some practice backing, which I am expected to do a lot of under often difficult circumstances.
     
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    Cat sdp . .

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    my earlier readymix. Adventure
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    Labrador Medium Load Member

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  9. AKDoug

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    Go rent the biggest U-Haul you can rent and spend your entire day off backing that sucker around. The 26' one should be about the same length as a mixer truck.
     
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  10. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    That is a good idea I might do that
     
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