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Life's little trucker questions

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mr Ed, Mar 1, 2010.

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  1. Mar 1, 2010 #1
    Mr Ed

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    1 How come Yellow Freight trucks are orange?

    2 Why are Swift trucks slow?

    3 Are Super Singles really Super or just so-so ?

    4 Can you use a Jake Brake if your name isn't Jacob ? An Ed Brake?

    5 Why do we call them 18 wheelers when they actually have 21?
    hint -- flywheel,steering wheel and 5th wheel


    Did I miss any questions ?
     
    Mr Ed, Mar 1, 2010
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  3. Mar 1, 2010 #2
    otherhalftw

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    Why are there so many "Express" trucks that are stopped?
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2010 #3
    CertifiedSweetie

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    I'm glad you gave that hint for #5 because I was about to start thinking very hard to try to figure that one out.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2010 #4
    snowbunny

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    That's funny! Thanks for sharing!
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2010 #5
    Hubcap

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    6. Why does a spring brake release when apply air to it? Is it not an air brake system?
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2010 #6
    GasHauler

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    Yes. How come you drive on a parkway and park in the driveway?
     
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  9. Mar 2, 2010 #7
    phroziac

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    Why is it called a fifth wheel when the truck has more than 5 wheels without it anyway?
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2010 #8
    rswinnerton

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    The reason Swift trucks are slow is to save money. If we can't pass anyone, we don't have to pay to paint and letter the right side of the trailer!

    Russ
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2010 #9
    Kansas

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    Oh dang lol, never thought of that...
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2010 #10
    ironeagle2006

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    Well if they have Stupid Singles on them they actually ONLY HAVE 13 wheels on them. With the 5th wheel Steering wheel and Flywheel. Or 17 if only one of the 2 is set up with Stupid Singles. Why do I call them Stupid Singles they are the worst POS that an Engineer than NEVER drove a Truck came up with. Worse than a Rubber Block Suspension.
     
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