Hauling doubles

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by pattyj, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. x#1

    x#1 Road Train Member

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    there are exceptions to your declaration. I can name one off of the top of my head. now that you are broken up with the boifriend,what is that forum member's name that you had a restraining order against? he'll prob be pestering/begging you.simply tel him NO.is his address still your house? his profile states just that. oh wait.is he the ex already?

    jk pj
     
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    I would add, drive the set like a tanker, smooth and steady and you'll be fine. A steady hand on the steering wheel does wonders. I don't even notice that I'm hauling a set. Now I will add, that the ruts in the road or the joints between lanes can get your attention ;)

    Just hope your tractor has a pintle hook, it makes life MUCH easier. While I am getting better at backing the dolly attached to the lead I'm still much faster moving it with the tractor ;)
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I forgot about him,lol.
     
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    really pj.doubles aren't any big deal. you'll be fine.the acclimation period for you will be less than< a day! well the parking in a truck stop will be a bit cumbersome initially but a couple tries/attempts and you'll be whipping them into spaces quickly and evenly enough-for a set of doubles.

    70 mph is a great cruising speed for any truck,doubles inclusive.high winds? not so much. common sense forum friend.common sense. you exhibit just that so you'll be fine-
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Ill be driving a 2014 day cab Volvo,looking forward to that.I should quit getting my hopes up,I won't know till Thursday if im hired.Far as Dinomite goes,I suppose he's going to pester me till the end of time which means ill just have to update my restraining order,lol.
     
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    It pays 38 cpm.
     
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    What do they do post the ad in every Iowa city listed on CL.i emailed them asking if I was disqualified.He said he wouldn't know anything till Thursday but after seeing that ad im having doubts.
     
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