CR England: Told I can't upgrade

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Truckdrivingtrailerpuller, Jun 21, 2018.

  1. mover man

    mover man Road Train Member

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    Im not gonna say top, better or even. But if you want to see backing skills. Watch the bedbuggers. Or better yet become a mover. You will see trucks backed into spots made for cars. Plenty of practise backing up, down and around corners, hill, culdesac's, across main roads in residential neighborhoods. With cars, trucks, campers, boats, etc.. parked on and past the corner. Light poles, walls, trees, placed in the exact worst possible spot. But when your choice is get it in there. Or carry 25,000lbs of furniture and boxes 300 feet or more. You learn to get it in. *funny thing though give a bedbugger 6 inches on both sides. He will get it in no problem. Have him back up to dock in empty parking lot, with 10 open spots on both sides. Bring popcorn and a drink, it's going to take a while and be entertaining.
     
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  3. McCauley

    McCauley Medium Load Member

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    I'd recommend you try a longer training program where you can get more practice backing. A 160 hour course would be the most ideal if you have the capability to do so.
     
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  4. Truckdrivingtrailerpuller

    Truckdrivingtrailerpuller Light Load Member

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    Safety hold removed, passed road and an alley back.

    Ironically it WAS YouTube that helped, but a CRE video:
    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BI4QyCkIPjAA&usg=AOvVaw2f51XC2-qMg3VXKCoypivy

    Obviously backing on a range with clearly marked lanes is easier than any of the shopper or receiver spots and FAR easier than even the nicest truck stop.

    Tomorrow I find out if I am due for a second seat truck or a training truck.
     
  5. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    So your not fired.....? Nice.
     
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  6. Odin's Rabid Dog

    Odin's Rabid Dog Heavy Load Member

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  7. Lab work

    Lab work Medium Load Member

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    Awesome, now get them wheels turning. And Get Out And Look as much as you need.
     
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  8. Odin's Rabid Dog

    Odin's Rabid Dog Heavy Load Member

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  9. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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  10. Lab work

    Lab work Medium Load Member

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    Always use the company protocal. This is not the same as the military whare you shoot targets. Now you are the target.
     
  11. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    No, he got a piece of paper with some calligraphy on it. Doesn't mean he is qualified to set an egg timer. I have some friends that work for Epic and some of their interview stories can match my trainee stories.
     
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