I for the life of me cannot get my head wrapped around this problem

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  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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  3. flatbeb mac

    flatbeb mac Medium Load Member

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    Lines? I can't even see the lines, well I do but there are like 4 of them ...mirrors shake to bad. Come to think of it I never look at lines, except in a parking lot and then it's just to judge if I'm in the middle of the spot. The dock I just watch the pad around the door, not even sure how I hit it square now that I think of it.
     
  4. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Well,several buildings arent Really straight,lines arent centered on docks,weird angles etc.Hang your head out the window.Yes,angled mirrors over 53'ft of trailer will throw you off a lot of times.JMO
     
  5. CallMeArty

    CallMeArty HaMMeRED DoWN

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    I had that problem when i was hauling freight. It was embarrassing and frustrating for me. I just figured it was from the concussions in my past. Only thing i ever came up with. I eventually gave up trying to be mr perfect. Alot of weight off my back when that day came.
     
  6. Joe2bolts

    Joe2bolts Bobtail Member

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    Pick a line and stay on it. Sometimes they paint lines crooked. One is good the other side is not. If the lines are a mess but the guy in the door next to you is squared up then back in on him. If mo lined,then Find a spot on the dock and put the corner on It. It gets easier as you get more time in the seat.
     
  7. Aradrox

    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    I like the docks that put the line right beside where your tires should be so I just touch the line with all my tires
     
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  8. okiedokie

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    There's an app for that.
     
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