Is there some secret to sliding tandems exactly where you want.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BlackThought, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    is that 12 minutes of blah blah blah and california writes you a 40' violation ticket?
     
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  3. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    For $200 she better be helping me find the right hole.
     
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  4. RedRover

    RedRover Road Train Member

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    Whenever they claim to not have any open deck freight to keep me moving, I call a planner myself and tell them to give me a van or reefer load to where I know there is freight. So from time to time, yes.
     
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  5. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    But you are pulling a skateboard now... How are you liking that?
     
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  6. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    I'll give you the trick I use. I measure paces from the hole it is to where I want it. I put a glove on the driver's step, then pace from there and drop a glove there on the ground. I back or pull until the glove lines up. As long as the tandems don't roll or skid, it should be near the hole I want. If it is not exactly lined up, release the slider, and pull or push to lock it in.
     
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  7. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    Sounds like the time I had a spotter sick his finger in the hole. I knew I got it when he started squealing. Very effective. ;)
     
  8. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    So how much money did he owe you? Or what did he do to tick you off?
     
  9. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    I think he was just training his rookie driver. :D
     
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