Jacknife in a tight spot?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dominick253, Jan 8, 2016.

  1. Dominick253

    Dominick253 Heavy Load Member

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    Not too well!!! Yesterday came in after a new second shift driver drive my truck and the bottom of the front bumper is all bashed up. Didn't even tell anyone. I see why places are always hiring... Either guys don't show up or they bash everything in sight lol.
     
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  3. hunted

    hunted Medium Load Member

    I play around all the time trying new things. Backing can be the hardest thing to do well in this job.I just wont be doing it at a travel center at 5pm
     
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  4. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Easy backing technique demonstrated--

     
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  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Easier to be like water than rock in stream . . .
     
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  6. Dominick253

    Dominick253 Heavy Load Member

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    How's your business doing by the way? Still liking skateboarding in the snow and cold? That's part of the reason I got out of flatbed. 0F 30mph wind and freezing rain while waiting for the contractor sucked.
     
  7. Dominick253

    Dominick253 Heavy Load Member

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    That's a horrible video lol. 3 minutes of sitting at a red light then he pulls through? I was expecting to get some good info on improving my backing skills.
     
  8. Sustanon

    Sustanon Light Load Member

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    some times its the only way,less trlr swing.
     
  9. Hurryupandwait

    Hurryupandwait Light Load Member

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    I used to sometimes train new drivers at an old job. Guys like that sucked and didn't last long, we were doing food service so the lazy know it all's would leave quick. I initially thought you meant he wanted to practice, not that he was incompetent lol.
     
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  10. upallnite

    upallnite Light Load Member

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    Everybody should get so lucky as to have to back into the inside docks at Tropicana, in Bradenton Florida at night.
    Practice makes you better not perfect, even the older drivers have a brain fart once in a while.
     
  11. sunflyer

    sunflyer Bobtail Member

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    I look for the best spot that requires a little angle as possible. If I dont find any I take whatever else and I dont care about angle. Like the others say, dont make it harder than it needs to be!
     
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