Millis OTR journal

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For what it's worth.. I used to wait until I was docked as well. However, this is what I learned over time. If you have to back into a tight area, especially between trucks or trailers, you're better off sliding your tandems first. Yes, you are more manueverable if your tandems are forward. The problem with that is that your tandems are forward. You're creating another problem. If your tandems are all the way back, you'll always know exactly where the back of your trailer is. You are much less likely to smack another trailer or (god forbid) another truck. I definitely understand that having a fixed 5th wheel presents its own set of not-so-fun issues. But you're almost always better off sliding your tandems first. As far as that 5th wheel goes, have some veteran truckers talk to the Millis family. It's a bad move. Adjustable is always better. Widening the gap between the trailer and the truck will result in lower fuel mileage, but it's minimal when you consider the benefits. Less likely to damage equipment, less likely to frustrate drivers. Food for thought. Just sayin.

 

Stupid side note. A long time ago on my first thread, I recommended ear plugs. I am going through some now that I got from (of all places, shockingly) Walmart. I went to their "tool" section and found some there. They have been the best I've ever used. Here's to another quiet restful night

 

Love ya homie.

 

@Goobr54 I got me a new shirt lol