Driving in wind

Ask your dispatcher to only send you on loads where you will have a tailwind. Refuse all other loads.

 

Heres the trick we use for tankers..... Roll down the windows so it can blow thru your cab, also if your a blonde it will help restore te air pressure in your between your ears.

Don't take stuff on your computer so serious, lifes to short.

I live in Mojave we have wind everyday. Relax and react in a smoothly and gently, never use rapid or abrupt movements to correct. Let the wind move you around a little. smooth and gentle corrections are the deal

 

A diva is an outstanding female singer Gizmo.

Look at the drivers experience level. 0-1 years.

We all had our drawn up underware moments until we got some experience.

You can get your point across without trying to ridicule the person. Lighten up!

They asked a question.


But to the OP, you'll learn your limits and how to deal with situations. What direction are you traveling? Is there a bad storm coming?

The worst scenario is a windy day and in or out of a tunnel or a high bridge. Wind will gain speed in a valley. I've had my trailer tires airborne before and it's enough to shake anyone up.

I've also run across I-10 you'll encounter dust storms and high steady winds. You just slow down, counter steer and enjoy the ride while your tractor trailer leans 6" or so.



The main thing is to remain calm and in control. Panic is the last thing you want. People don't think straight when they panic.



There are so many scenario's out there you try to anticipate. What would I do in this situation? What would I do in that situation?

If you are coming out of tunnels on a windy day, slow down, make sure nobody is beside you.

A 70+ mph storm approaching? Get off the road and point your truck into the wind. Or hide behind a building or any other obstacle. Even other trucks.

The inevitable, going over? I've had forklift training. In that situation we were taught to wrap yourself around the steering wheel. I would do the same thing in a truck. Between that and the seatbelt you should walk out of it. You have a better chance getting hit by lightning.

 

i thought "diva" meant any one that thought they were number one..??

or is that a "prima-donna"..???

also, i did not know it was a "she", but "she" says she is "re-entering" the industry, which means "she has" had some experience, as "she said so" in her first posting i do believe.


thanks for telling me he is a she.

 

I think those 2 terms are interchangeable.