for about 4 weeks i have been driving and alley docking with a 2 axle truck. now that truck has a transmission problem so now i have to move to a 3 axle truck. i didnt really have a big problem docking with the 2 axle ill get it in 8/10 tries but now im struggling to dock this truck with the 3 axle im lucky to get it in 3-4/10 tries. So is there a big difference backing between the two?
2 axle vs 3 axle truck
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TheRedskinsWay, Sep 17, 2011.
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Gotcha. If the wheelbase is the same, there won't be much difference. There's a bit more to it though. Each brand of truck has a different wheelcut, as well as each model.
I'm assumming it's the same make/model, so usually the wheelbase will be a bit longer, and it will take the tractor a little longer to turn, especially in reverse. You'll get used to it.
The truck I usually drive is a 4900SA day cab, turns great, forward or reverse. Then I get the other truck, T800 with sleeper, world of difference there. But after an hour or so, all is good.
I think you've already answered your own question.
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the wheel nut just needs slight recalibration
wait til they give you a 53 foot trailer and teeny tiny yard to dock it in, or a set of "B-trains"
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I caught that!!!
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