10 rules to be a (Good) Schneider Driver

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Akwilson, Jun 15, 2018.

  1. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    A GPS is a map ... Won't do you any good if you don't know how to read it.
     
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    #8 ... So you're that guy.
     
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    Going through VA mountains in a crap beat up 08 FL hammer down with 44k, up the mountain, and peaking out at 27mph. I sometimes thought that it did not have enough power to take me up sometimes. God forbid if I had to do a full stop on the side for whatever reason. I dont think I would be able to take off in first without popping the clutch. Weak machines.
     
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    #13 How about being a team player? How about being a friend to your DM??
     
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    Amen and Google maps has helped me tremendously many, many times. Being able to see where the actual truck gate is or what the building even looks likes is valuable information that no map can tell u.
     
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    Btw
    Has Schneider been turning their trucks up ?? I have a 65 mph truck and always remember Schneider being easy to pass. Now I've been getting my doors blown off with them going more than 65. Like what happened??
     
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    What company do you work for?
     
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    Lol you know I'm on choice.
    I just don't drink the Koolaid, lol.
     
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    It means come drink the Orange Koolaid.
     
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    Ok I thought you left