What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    More please!

    The fact that everyone missed the horizontal lines going across the tire? It is my presumption that the driver whom was manuevering the trailer wasnt keeping the tires rolling and spun the trailer with the tires stationary.

    Ok, I wont go there again. Other than that is the FLD dave is offering you.
     
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  3. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Oh and a new low to me, 433 on the scale this morning.

    Since May 10th I am down 43 pounds
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Well being unloaded. Gonna go back by the J though so I can get the 3 trainees sleeping in the lounge a shower.

    The one was almost crying.

    I said " If y'all are driving so much, how come y'all ain't got no showers on you're card?"

    He said the trainer keeps all the fuel points and showers for himself .

    Pretty harsh imho.
     
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  5. Espressolane

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    Think I have seen this truck somewhere.
    Not sure where. Looks like they must have run out of money, not enough chrome or chicken lights.

    Also, your both wrong, it not a cascadia or Columbia,
    That’s an older century.
     
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  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    The bad part is, there is more truth than not on that.
     
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  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    There's a lot of truth on that. That's SOP most places.
     
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  8. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Be the Energizer Bunny, keeps going..........
     
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  9. FlaSwampRat

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    That's really cool of you...good man. I thought about trying the otr thing because I always thought it would be cool to drive all over the country but that I one of the things that pushed me away from it. With no otr experience most if not all companies treat you the same as a guy that has never driven before. Not trying to sound like a super trucker here but I don't know how else to put it. I'm not gonna get #### on for a month by a guy I probably have years more experience behind the wheel than. That's not to say there isn't a lot I could learn like mountain driving and trip planning for thousands of miles but I can already handle a truck and don't think I could take being treated like crap such as the guys you mentioned very well.
     
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  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You just gotta count down the days. And go into zen mode, and put yourself in a trance when you're waiting 2 or 3 days for a load.
     
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  11. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Maybe we could get @otterinthewater to train you.
     
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