Working for a O/O: From a students point of view

I'd rather not say for personal reasons GH. I am not a fan of spreading my personal business for the world to see; especially when it comes to my very own family. I hope you understand. At the end of my counseling commitment, I might try but for now that is out of the question.

KH

 

Well I found out today that I need a refresher from Roadmaster because my shifting is not up too par. Despite our differences my dad gave me enthusiasm and understood why. I drove an automatic and got spoiled. There are perks to each:

Manual: Control speed on grades and gives you a workout more upsides to this than a automatic.

Automatic (aka Autoshift and Ultrashift): No clutch, easier to driver for a student as he can focus on the road more. Only downside: you are not in control of speed when going down grades.

After talking with my former boss, we are on better terms. Everytime I talk I apologize about what happened. He is a very understanding individual; wait that barely describes him. He was too patient and the nicest boss who never discriminated against me. He gave me accommodations and gave me space in the truck. By this I mean he sat in the sleeper and coordinated our routes, or slept. If I needed help, I gave the airhorn a toot provided there was no traffic or asked for help.

He did send me my fianl pay check and sent me my camera and has mailed me letters saying where hes been and the routes.

KH

 

I did have jakes on but started out too high of speed. I got it down pat quickly. I set the jakes on high and leave it there. I apply brakes every 10sec for three sec.

KH

 

I was learning but all greenhorns should know to go at a reduced speed for their first time when attempting to go down a 5% greater grade.

KH

 

I learned that issue and corrected it the next time I went into Chattanooga. I started out at 45 and held my speed just fine. I learn things and do my best not to make the same mistake. My former boss said it perfectly "We learn new things everyday while driving and it is up too us to learn from mistakes that we make."

KH