In the interests of scientific research, I'll stop in the slow lane of the highway tomorrow afternoon and time it out LOL. I don't have long...
One other reason companies set the speeds lower, or nearer the speed limit, is warranty coverage. If the truck has 50,000 miles on it and has...
It should be said that there isn't one correct way to back up. 2 drivers going into the same dock may go about it differently. I'm a "turn the...
Well, I know my left knee only has so many shifts in it, and I'm pretty sure the clutch only has so many in it too, so no need to follow to...
It'll come to you. Just takes practice like most things with trucks. I was backing into tight spots before I got proficient at downshifting. But...
Depends on what the inevitable is? Sure, it won't make things go faster, but it makes things go smoother. You can either idle along in 4th gear...
You have to do that manoever in tandem with another truck, or else, as this case, the truck gets stuck on the shoulder by the car not letting him...
A few weeks ago, 3 of us were running into Toronto when one of the guys says "I just noticed now, but you know, you hardly see cabovers anymore."...
Well, with an empty, I've pulled away in 6th, so that's definitely low rpm's, but not very good on the transmission either.
Well, I paid a little attention to my rpms' today in city. I generally shift in the 1500-1600 range most of the time. I tried the first few at...
I'll take a stab. "I don't like the idea of trucks being governed, since I like to be in control, but I like not having to think how fast I'm...
I personally wouldn't think that UPS Freight is as volatile as UPS (the courier company) as far as seasonal hiring, but that might be just my...
I applied at Auto Truck back in 1993 at the St Thomas Freightliner (now Sterling) plant. Back then, they weren't as tight for drivers as they are...
We had a guy at work who invested several hundred dollars so he could have the big radio on our 120 mile linehaul runs LOL. Only problem was...
We have a 6 speed 5 ton, a 10 speed tractor, and I drive a 5 speed car to work. By far the tractor is easiest. I just hate the 6 speed in the 5...
We got a few new tractors with the super single tires and a couple guys have had problems in heavy rain with maintaining traction, especially in...
I usually give a quick flash of the high beam or I'll flick the fog lights on. Because of daytime running lights, you really can't tell the...
Did the recruiter give you any answers?
Is that how they got the nickname "Slow Wheels In Fast Traffic?" Or was it "Sure Wish I'd a Faster Truck" LOL
I'm sure it's like most unionized shops. You have to work up through seniority. In our company, in Canada, some terminals have no shortage of...
