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If you could give your newbie self advise? What would it be??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ChancesRGood, Jun 4, 2017.

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  1. Jun 4, 2017 #1
    ChancesRGood

    ChancesRGood Light Load Member

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    as a newbie what trucking lessons can I learn from you? What Real world tips are out there
    like Winter Driving, Tricks of the Trade, Handy and Dandy Tips OTR

    in fair trade I will tell you:
    Use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to remove ice/snow without having to wait and crank up the defroster... also works on door lock (hand sanitizer is made of rubbing alcohol so it works too but you cant spray it)
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2017 #2
    Kyle G.

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    Best advice I would give myself or anyone is, don't sweat the small stuff. I know that sounds kind of generic, but it's important. This industry throws you a lot of curveballs and you just have to roll with the punches. If you let yourself get angry or annoyed at every little thing, you will be a miserable S.o.b. long before you are ready to retire.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2017 #3
    MysticHZ

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    Ignore 98% of the "advice" on TTR and take the other 2% with a great deal of skepticism.
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2017 #4
    street beater

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    Two words....




    Wear, sunscreen

     
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  7. Jun 4, 2017 #5
    Texas_hwy_287

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    Remember one thing safety and take your time and learn the trade.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2017 #6
    Bob Dobalina

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    Floss...
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2017 #7
    Jazz1

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    get a education and get a real career
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2017 #8
    Truckermania

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    Best advice I can give is slow down and don't rush.
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2017 #9
    Redtwin

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    Don't expect to find parking anywhere along the i95 corridor after sunset.
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2017 #10
    Hick

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    SOME idiots actually hang telephone, cable and power wires lower than 13'6". Sometimes it's just on the side of the road you're on that's low.

    All Walmarts like truck deliveries. Most Walmarts hate trucks.

    Trailer tandems will go about any place you drag them but there are some pretty strict rules about what you can drag them over and them still having air on the other side.

    Sweeping a trailer out sucks. $60 for a leaf blower is money well spent.

    States hand out more driver's license than they have roads for drivers.

    Eat at the taco joints at the start of your 34 ONLY!
     
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