I've been hauling OTR for several months now, almost never touching the freight to ld/unld. Standard sleeper and cab (T2000) with a 53' dry van.
I am about to start driving a different trailer now and would like to know what I should expect as far as changes in operation, driving, pre-trip, and things similar. Not sure yet if I will have a single or dully tractor, but I'm sure it's going to be a day cab.
I would guess the turning will be a concern as it may be a bit easier/faster to jack knife, and checking the tires on a trailer that has side walls which cover the majority of the tire (again, not sure what equipment I will operate) would be the more obvious first questions I' m going to have.
Would the location have determining factors for the tractor? I'm going to be in a port city, probably some side streets that might be a bit narrow. Hilly, and I'm good with a clutch.
Beverage truck, might have to watch for turn speed still, yes? Outside temp? I would think the truck moving would keep things from freezing; are there temp controlled trailers?
I don't know much about the job, yet. I'm sure some questions will resolve as I go foward, and others will need more info once I start. For now, I will have to see where this thread takes me.
New to side loaders; advice?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 338-Dark-Knights, Feb 26, 2012.
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Just drive it like you stole it..
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seriously, do what YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO DO, regarding pre and post trip inspections.
Always remember to keep the doors closed when driving, lest you lose your load.
I mean, I can't see too much difference. If you are a truck driver, then drive!!
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In 1964, my grandfather was on a Pepsi route with a sideloader. He called in to the company from a gas station and was informed that grandma had just went into labor. He ran to the truck, put her in gear and started speeding to the hospital. He made a hard left and thousands of Pepsi cases dumped all over the road. He had left 3 of the side doors open.
He went on to work there for 45 more years, eventually retired, and people still give him hell over it. -
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