Backing into a spot

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by POS#2, Aug 24, 2013.

  1. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    The reason I had trouble is because the jerk off that pulled in next to me after the original guy left nosed in crooked about 6 inches from me.

    I woke him up and got him to straighten up then thankfully the guy behind me pulled out.
    Like I said last time I ever make that mistake.

    Anyone that doesn't park straight with everyone else is a complete moron.
     
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  3. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    Have to be more specific driver. We are all morons for putting up with DOT crap.
     
  4. Scott72

    Scott72 Road Train Member

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    No you don't. If I pull into a TS and it's 2am and I'm dead tired I'd rather nose in and not hit anything then attempt a 90 degree back into a tight spot and take somebody's mirror off. Bad things happen when you're exhausted as it is. Nosing in has it's time and place.
     
  5. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    You can't let others know this! might get labeled a noob a FNG a moron or a idiot. Between us. okay?!
     
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  6. Scott72

    Scott72 Road Train Member

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    Ha, could care less. They can call me whatever they want, but I'll be the driver out there looking like a "noob" from time to time, but also making my company very happy avoiding preventable accidents.
     
  7. MackDaddyMark

    MackDaddyMark Medium Load Member

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    I pull a 48ft step, almost always try to pull in and the ### end of the trailer never sticks out I assume the OP's "beef" is with van and reefer guys?
     
  8. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    easy super trucker. come back in 1 year make that claim about company.
     
  9. tinytim

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    I prefer a compromise. Back in but don't take off the mirror.

    If you're too tired to back in then you were too tired to drive to the TS :)
     
  10. Scott72

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    Yes because nobody drives tired right? Come on..
     
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  11. Shaggy

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    I prefer tired left. but no one is perfect like the fellow Canadian.
     
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