Have a big control problem

Thank you that worked perfectly I did what you said. I lowered the landing gear to just touching the ground, dropped the bags, put it in 3rd, and it worked perfectly. It did not lurch at all and it was 43,488 lbs. Biggest one I done so far. Next time I'll make sure to leave it just a little bit above ground when I drop the trailer.

Thank you

 

Another lesson learned. Thankfully in a nice way.

The driver who is taking our load while STT is in the hospital saw the damage to the trailer and after learning that I was the one who dropped it showed me what to look for during the inspection and how to handle the situation to cover my rump.

Nice guy but he is now irritated with STT because some of this stuff should have been shown to me a long time ago.

The shop people showed me how to get the truck set up for repairs so I have now put our truck in the shop to have the Jake brake looked at again because coming down siskuyou (still don't know how to spell that) it stopped working again. I also know who to call for repairs and what is acceptable tire wise

Oh and I just learned that there should be a belt system for the bottom bunk so I'm not being thrown while trying to sleep when he's driving. What a relief to learn that one. Next tome I get into the truck I'm going to look for it.

 

I wish I could get a new trainer but he is the only trainer currently available. Until another trainer opens up I'll learn what I can from him and the rest here because it's better than sitting on my rump at home waiting weeks to months for another trainer to open up if one ever opens up after I complain.

The only reason I know this is because since STT is sick and was just released from the hospital Saturday night I've been in contact with the company about getting back on the road with another trainer. So far nada available.

 

No, sorry, but his is one of 2 according to him that aren't governed at 62. I think he said once his was governed at 66-67.. something like that but I've seen him hit almost 70. He usually runs right around 65 mph even in California. He has a solo truck not a team truck. Hmm although we could have been going downhill just enough to get it up there like that when he was doing almost 70.

Once I'm done I do plan on letting them know but you would think they know already since he has so many critical notices going out. Although rarely for speeding. Mostly for hitting the sleeper bumpers and the white line. They should also know about his teaming with me because it's dispatch calling him to pick up and drop off loads that require a 2nd driver to drive a full 10-11 hour shift to be able to complete in time.