Ok, so heres the thing. Ive had my CDL since late 2005. We of course, learned to drive a sleeper. Since then though, ive been driving nothing but daycabs. I have an orientation set up in a couple of weeks where ill be out during the week. To all you drivers, whats the biggest difference between the two? What should I look out for with making the change back? Thanks
Daycab VS. Sleeper
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mattfield80, Aug 18, 2014.
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longer truck,no rear window. when backing use mirrors, and GOAL
turning, just make a slighlty wider turnNatureGirl22 Thanks this. -
I have driven both, mainly a sleeper, and I always had to get used to the window in the back of the day cab. So if you go back to a sleeper, remember you won't have that window there!
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Hi matt, the 1st 20 years of my career, I drove daycabs, and the last 15 drove sleepers, and I tell you what, I wouldn't drive a truck with out a sleeper again. The biggest thing, is when backing up to a wagon, get out, and make sure the trailer is low enough so you don't "high-hook". When backing in, I always opened my door, to make sure where I was, as I never fully trusted a mirror.Rex012, bergy, Marksteven and 2 others Thank this.
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I have always switched back n forth as needed.
No worries, The sleeper because of wheelbase will react a little slower, -
I hate daycabs because you get a bad back trying to nap. They are usually underpowered too.
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We had both....luck of the draw as to what you drove from day to day sometimes. But , if I had to choose I would take the day cab.....easier to get into a tight lot. With the sleeper , you may have to GOAL look more.
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HA, don't forget the numb legs, and the backwards Ford oval in your forehead.dieselfuelonly, Mr Ed and sirstealth Thank this.
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lol...good responses all around. I thought I was gonna get reamed for even asking
Thanks for in input. a couple weeks and ill be good im sure. the roadtest I may be a little antsy though. if anyone is wondering, im going with Smith Transport. I just liked what they had to say for what I need anyways. Been reading a few posts here and there, looked around the website etc. I probably looked at 20 different companies....man its hard to choose
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Day cabs are harder to sleep in. No privacy curtain!
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