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call in and talk to your go to person and tell them the problem and don't whine just be strait and too the point and he will take care of it

 

that don't have anything to do with it, they are a big company and will get you to a terminal or work it out with the trainer you have just make the call in the morning

 

The reefer isn't much you can check but the oil, belts and leaks. You need a ladder to get to the radiator. But like the truck the engine has many sensors and safety shutdowns. You need to learn how to use the menu and scroll through the options. It's not hard as soon as you familiarize yourself. You can't hurt it. Just don't change the temp if you're loaded. Inside the door should be a big instruction label.

Chains you lay out flat and drive on them. Then drape them over the tires and use the cam lock hooks. Not my specialty but I know a little about them. I never had to use them. They are usually used out west on the Rockies. I never seen anyone tested on chains but that company might be different. That's something you normally learn from other drivers if you have to. Next time you are in a truck stop look at the chains for sale. Many have instructions on the bag. It's not hard, just cold!

Downshifting most new drivers over rev when they are bumping up the engine. Lighten up a little and see if it doesn't work better. Like come out at 1000-1200 and bump it up to 1500-1600 depending on the terrain. When I was trained everything was 1000/1600 and went from there. But I bet you are over revving. If you want to double downshift then drop it lower closer to 700-800 and then bump her up. For now use the tach but eventually you'll learn to shift by sound.

 

downshift is the hardest part of trucking. along with NOT using the clutch.

like above said. wait till engine drops to 1300. shift out and take engine up to 1700 before hitting the next lower gear. engines need at least 1400 to keep the powerband going. above 1500 is where they really love it. anything lower and all you really got going is torque.

if your going downhill and need to grab a lower gear for jakes. the drop engine to 1100 or 1200. taking engine up to 1500 or 1600. not higher cuz engines don't like jakes at higher speed. anything above 1800 when the jake kicks in has been known to bust piston rods. although the newer engines seem to be better with that problem.

 

When you're tested & miss a question, just say,"but, that's what my trainer told me."

 

Glad to hear, safe travels driver

 

In my class of 11 only about 4 liked there trainers. Mine was an abrasive Ahole but I stuck it out. He didnt train me on much. I rarely did any backing at all. They want you to make them money and hold the steering wheel for 500+ miles a day. You can request a new trainer.

By the end of 30 days I was shifting smoothly....Trust me I was no natural when it came to trucking. I had to learn from many mistakes.