Backing up at the truck stop

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bryan21384, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    That's the only video I've seen that actually shows the person who's doing the silly stuff and I guess there's a small chance someone might see that video and recognize the dude.

    Most of his videos that I've seen show drivers doing stupid stuff and are good for new drivers to see what not to do.

    I wish more would share video but I think the criticism they get, and no matter what you show you're going to get some criticism, stops people from sharing what they record.
     
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  3. Dumdriver

    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    I “assure you” that when guys are getting legitimately humiliated by the jerks that film them struggling and post it on YouTube without helping I’m as irritated as you. Possibly more.

    The difference is Scottie was out there helping the guy, he was literally the only one. He wasn’t filming from his drivers seat and making snide comments. He actually helped. Plus, it would’ve been hard NOT to comment on the ineptitude of that guy. Sorry, but he should have never gotten his license.
     
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  4. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    To each is own, sir.
     
  5. wrongwaytommy

    wrongwaytommy Light Load Member

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    parking in any truck stop space would be easy as pie if the truck stop would only extend the lines out in front of the truck nose 10 feet or even 5 feet.
    I go to a reciever who has extended lines and it`s always a easy park,no matter how tight the space
     
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  6. scottied67

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    Someone posted in the commentary under the video claiming to be the driver and said that they have moved on to another company. They had only been solo for a month or something to that point and really their mentor didn't do much to teach them how to drive.

    Then another person commented that they knew that driver and that he had moved on to another company and is a competent professional these days.
     
  7. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    I thought it was so they could just get more practice backing up or perhaps they know no one else will park there cause its to hard to back in.
     
  8. crocky

    crocky Road Train Member

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    X has been waiting since 1976 for another chance at "the spot"
     
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  9. d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    .[/QUOTE] Ever see the guy in the nice truck just sitting in the seat like they are waiting? More than likely they are waiting for someone to back in next to them so they can relax and do their thing. Keep an eye out for them, you'll see. you can see the tension in their face, seriously.[/QUOTE]


    Amen to that brother..
     
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  10. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    Same here. If the right spot is all the way in the back that's what I take. A little extra walk doesn't hurt anyway.
     
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  11. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Oh yes....they tell you about every load they've ever hauled in their entire career
     
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