Thank you, kwswan, I’ll check that out.
I’ve done what you said about pushing back on the trailer after it settles a bit, I usually am in a hurry though so i only do that on one...
And if could just pop the brakes and dump the bags when I drop the trailer, I think our problems would be solved.
Hey thanks for the help, blue ogre. I work at a food production plant and split time between hostling with the goat and running around town in a...
Correct, blue ogre.
Hey guys, My company leased several trailers that sit taller than I’d like. The bags are sky high and they don’t dump when you pop the brake,...
Thanks for the help guys. Don’t know why I didn’t think of setting the proper ride heigth, I’ve done it with tractors but I didn’t even think...
Hello, My company just leased several dry vans and they all sit very high and are not working well in our docks. We’ve slid the tandems forward to...
Hey everyone thank you for all the info. I had a feeling I was right for telling my bosses they were screwing up but now I have some solid stuff...
thanks for all the responses guys. Zvar, our company makes foodstuffs that I then drive 14 miles to our DC. Then it goes all over the US. Would...
Hello, I searched for the fmcsa regs regarding drivers inspections but couldn’t find what I’m looking for. First, my company’s trucks never...
Yep. That tie down point in the middle between the tracks is awful but if you’re creative you can make it work. Isn’t there a reg stating that...
Looks like he was trying to make room for his binders, which he put on the right side. Trailer probably has compromised tie down locations which...
What do y’all think happened here? Was he backing up, jacked the crap outta it, and when the forward trailer tires hit curb he gunned it and bingo?
Back on point. I’m gonna say the chains are too flat ( meaning, he should have moved them closer to the coil by one spool), loose, and Christ it...
When I was new-ish at my current company I #####ed about the tattle box in my cab beeping at me after 8 or so minutes of idling. The DOT guy at...
I thought hydrogen is lighter than air.... shouldn’t your loaded weight be less than empty weight.....? I worked at a place that had a helium...
Why does it state 2 different ratings for “stake pocket”?
Your rocking triangle theory has merit, I believe. It’s kinda why I dislike chaining machines where the anchor points are “inboard” of the...
I agree with jamespmack, it looks like they are resting on the deck already. My phone is small, but I’m not seeing any racks under them, is this true?
