so let's be honest here....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gunner75, May 19, 2014.

  1. Lowa3468

    Lowa3468 Heavy Load Member

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    just because use you have in cab release doesn't mean there isn't a handle to pull go double check there still a handle to pull incase the in cab fails.
     
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  3. flash1994

    flash1994 Light Load Member

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    I always always always check that fifth wheel, locking jaws, king pin, no gap, one of my worst fears is dropping a trailer, especially cause i drive for swift and have heard stories of people targeting us specifically
     
  4. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    its a good idea to do a 360* walk around every time you get out of the truck anyway, might spot a low tire or other issue besides someone pulling your 5th wheel.
     
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  5. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    I don't have in cab release but I thought you still can pull it out using the old way.
    I always check mine because it's just so easy for someone to do it.
     
  6. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    lol, if ya put the quarter in, and some joker pulls off with all the brakes locked up, two things are possible. hes got one big tail motor or it a whole 'nother level of stupid.
     
  7. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    He deserved it becau he's a bad person, or he deserved it because you hated him?
     
  8. GearWarrant

    GearWarrant Medium Load Member

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    Decided to delete this one.
     
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  9. zaptear

    zaptear Medium Load Member

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    The worst thing I've ever done was put a quarter in between the glad hands of the red line
     
  10. SheepDog

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    Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.... NOT, "do unto others worse than they did unto you"..
     
  11. zaptear

    zaptear Medium Load Member

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    I here that .pulling the 5th fifth wheel not only can damage equipment it just seems downright silly
     
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