Helping newbies back in

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mrh2008, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    How many of you experienced guys help the new guys out? Luckily, I haven't needed help before tonight, but tonight I coulda used it! Pulled into SWIFT in Fontana about an hour ago... The sign up front said lot full, there were 2 spots left. first spot was a no go after 10 minutes of trying to put it in the hole. Second spot wasn't any better. It took me 15 minutes to get in this spot, all the while, I counted 3 drivers in there trucks watching me attempt and fail over and over. 4 or so more drivers walked right around me struggling to get in. No help from anyone! What a great group of drivers we have here at SWIFT, ehh?
     
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  3. bender

    bender Road Train Member

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    Drivers witness this going on everyday. Most won't interfere/interrupt with your backing process unless asked. They had to learn and they know that you will learn too if left alone to do so. They actually did you a favor by allowing you to struggle with it, you put it in didn't you, all on your own, which is a confidence builder.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Maybe they were in awe of you, because you know how to back in!
     
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  5. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    I think that may have been the case!
     
  6. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    I don't want help and don't give it unless asked. Then I give it happily.

    Recently, I had a guy jump on my step and start telling me which way and when to turn the wheel. I promptly asked him to get off my truck. He didn't. Then I told him to get the F off my truck. Yes I was having trouble, but I was tired, it was poorly lit and trucks were double parked across the way (likely because they didn't want to attempt the same spot) limiting my swing clearance. It was not because I didn't know which way to turn the wheel.
     
  7. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    I'm a Swifty and I will help if asked. Without being asked, I have had guys start waving their arms at me in crazy ways that it is sometimes difficult to understand what they are trying to communicate.
     
  8. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    I'll help anyone out I see struggling, and expect the same...People will get plenty of practice over time, helping them once isn't going to make them lose what they learned. Being off for months at a time makes you lose those skills though. I've fought spots and had people watch me, and other times had people gladly walk up and assist. If I watch someone over and over, and over, then I'll get out and help. Last thing I wanna see is someone tear a hood off and lose their job. They'll learn it another day. A lot of times, the worst days are the late nights with tight spots.
     
  9. Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    I help all as well. You never know when you will need an extra pair of eyes. Kinda sad somebody will just watch somebody sit there and struggle. Get out ya lazy bum. The funny thing sometimes you will get out to help somebody and they have somebody in the passenger seat who won't even get out and help them. Also you have to be careful of who helps you. Also always go with your gut. Get out and look when you think you may be 2 close to something. No matter what the guider is telling you. Cover your butt!!
     
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  10. Okieron

    Okieron Crusty Okie

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    Yep I will get out and at least watch that you don't hit something asked or not ! that way it keeps someone from tearing up something needlessly
     
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  11. T...Street

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    If I see a diver having trouble I'll ask if they want a spotter, it may very well be a driver with more experience than I who is tired, aggravated, etc. If they wave me off or say no, it ain't no big deal...but it don't cost a thing to ask. Doing whats right can never be wrong IMO.
     
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