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Newbies, What have you learned?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wargames, May 21, 2011.

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  1. May 21, 2011 #1
    Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    all new drivers, what have you learned on the TRUCKERSREPORT? With all the threads here, have they helped you? And also, the Experienced Drivers, have you learned anything here on this forum?

    Myself, the backing and loading, unloading of heavy equipment.
    The safety and operations tanker drivers go through day by day.
    The safety of loading flatbeds, and how many chains are appropriate.
    And much more, I learned here. I still believe there is so much more to learn. At my age, I forget from now and then.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. May 21, 2011 #2
    REDD

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    I've learned that there are a lot of sissies involved in the industry now. Some toughen up over time while other simply just disappear.
     
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  4. May 21, 2011 #3
    Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    REDD, got to stay off the big radio. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. May 21, 2011 #4
    harleymanjax

    harleymanjax Rookie Skateboarder

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    I've learned that REDD is cranky!..........................:biggrin_2559:
     
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  7. May 21, 2011 #5
    Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    I'm neither a driver nor a newbie, but I'm chiming in anyway.

    I've always respected those folks who drive the big trucks that deliver our freight. What I've gained here is an entire new depth of respect for what drivers deal with on a daily basis. Not just idiot four-wheelers and shippers and receivers who don't know their heads from a hole in the ground, but the amount of KNOWLEDGE required -- the regulations, rules of securement, logging, physics, mechanics -- to be successful at this career. I would guess that those who have no ties to the industry are pretty much clueless as to what's involved in making the products we use available to us.
     
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  8. May 21, 2011 #6
    REDD

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    I wouldn't really call it cranky.... Just need to get laid every once in awhile.
     
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  9. May 21, 2011 #7
    outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Hell you ain't heard nothing. You should have a phone coversation with him, meet him, or better yet convoy half way across this country with him! :biggrin_2559: BTW yes I have done all 3. :biggrin_25521::biggrin_25523:

    Yeah your hand don't count! :biggrin_25523:

    BTW we have searched the whol;e planet and still not found any! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. May 21, 2011 #8
    outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Oh yeah I almost forgot, I have learned thatr I am to fat to work for prime! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. May 21, 2011 #9
    canuck in da truck

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    hmmm what have i learned--
    well iguess i have learned that it really does take all kinds
    and i have learned to bite my tounge (even though i am on a keyboard)--so i dont insult or make somebody cry,who has no business getting behind the wheel of a truck(maybe under one)
    i am sorry but if anybody is going to whine its going to be mine---what you are to hot?--too cold--your trainer farts too much---for christ sakes do something about it then--this broken --thats broken--fix it or dont fix it--or quit---

    i am going to start up a home business selling balls---cause it seems a lot people seem to be missing theirs


    this was not aimed at anybody in particular---not even the ones who ask for an automatic cause they cant count to 13 every time---just at all the whiners--myself included
     
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  12. May 21, 2011 #10
    outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    I'd like to place an order for one set of extra large Titanium balls. My wife won't give me mine back! :biggrin_2559:
     
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