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10 Things you Wish You knew when you were a rookie.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gumbo-gal, Sep 22, 2015.

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  1. Sep 22, 2015 #1
    Gumbo-gal

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    Okay, help us out by telling us the 10 things you wish you knew when you started trucking. What would have saved you some headache or money?
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2015 #2
    pattyj

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    Only 10?
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2015 #3
    tucker

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    Let's see...
    Number 1 never bad mouth a woman on this forum
    Number 2. Never post a picture of someone molesting a Jesus statue
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2015 #4
    bobjonesred

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    hey guys! I have a quick question...what is the blue button on the gear for ( kenworth cement truck) I am thinking of driving this truck however never drove this truck before. I would appreciate if somebody could tell me what the button on the gear is for. thanks!
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2015 #5
    pattyj

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    Could be the PTO which lifts the dump.Or it could be the splitter when shifting gears.
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2015 #6
    Gumbo-gal

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    Patty, I'd really like as many as possible especially from you. I have been following your posts for over a year now and you gave me the confidence that I can do this.
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2015 #7
    Cottonmouth85

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    You picked a pretty good one to follow
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2015 #8
    bobjonesred

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    thank you!! I think it is the splitter ...its located on the gear...its a kenworth cement truck..
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2015 #9
    DoubleO7

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    Yeah, Pattyj is cool!
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2015 #10
    G.Anthony

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    Patty is da bomb.....
     
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