driving a low boy

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ACH1130, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. albhb3

    albhb3 Medium Load Member

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    Not on this site or any other for that matter prob should have read the rules and regs section before you clicked yes:biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    Correct, but as with any forum, people are entitled to their opinions so long as it's within the terms of service agreement (henceforth known as TOS). Even though he's a forum admin, he's still a contributor to the forum and is free to make an observation, which is what it appears he's done. It seems as though with that opinion he struck a nerve. Maybe you just need to lighten up?

    Incorrect; go back and read the TOS. He's not attempting to make you look stupid, so get your feelings off your sleeve. You seem to be doing a good enough job yourself with your bad grammar and run on sentences.

    k thx!
     
  4. ACH1130

    ACH1130 Road Train Member

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    LsAgent, mind your own business


    Allow Me, you have every right to say what you want but if its negative Id prefer you to not say it or at least PM me or e-mail me. If you want to talk about what happened we can

    Bucksplitter I can see what you mean, but that doesnt really bother me so I should be ok, the rain part wouldnt be so much fun though

    Now can we all do what this thread is suppose to be about, curiousness about driving and pulling low-boys. We dont need n e more arguments or if there is one let it be between the two people, and we dont need the english language majors coming in to grade my grammer and sentences. I havent been to school in years and dont need that now
     
  5. jeff1981

    jeff1981 Light Load Member

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    Huh, interesting treatment of forum staff, and those trying to help you out.

    Perhaps this attitude is why the OP is looking for a job?
     
  6. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfc4kDTiSM[/ame]




    American Trucker
     
  7. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    I'm thinking so. I also sense a bit of a hyp-o-crite...no?:biggrin_2551:
     
  8. M915A4

    M915A4 Medium Load Member

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    ive driven lowboys in the Army. Its essentially the same but the biggie is loading unloading and secureing your load. espc since its almost always big equipment.Chaining crap down can be a PITA
     
  9. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    ach1130 woke up on the wrong side of the bed and is a little pi$%y! With easily hurt feelings like that you need to stay out of trucking...
     
  10. Tardis

    Tardis Light Load Member

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    Yeah he could be a real road rage case.:biggrin_2557:

    And if you want to check his spelling, here is the signature on all his posts

    "went through the conway apprentice program, nd can answer questions"

    what, was the "a" key stuck?:biggrin_2558:
     
  11. Bigfoot62

    Bigfoot62 Light Load Member

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    As already mentioned, loading/unloading heavy equipment will probably be your greatest challenge.

    I cannot emphasize this enough: Steel on steel (track equipment) is very tricky, especially when wet. You have very little traction. Trailer needs to be level (side-to-side) You need to approach the trailer straight on, and once you're on the ramps, do not try to turn. If you have to, just back off, straighten up, and start up (or down) again. Most lowboys are either detachable neck or drop-neck design. Don't be tempted to take the shortcut and load over the tail. Take the time to unhook and detach or drop. I've seen seasoned veterans lay over equipment because they were lazy or in a hurry.

    Watch this:
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ELxRch7l4[/ame]
     
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