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Joplin, MO 4/23

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by Wulfwynn, Apr 16, 2012.

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  1. May 15, 2012 #51
    Wulfwynn

    Wulfwynn <b>Brand New CDL Holder</b>

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    My first load out was a 2 truck convoy to Louisville, KY. Was fun, we sat and BS'd on the cb the whole way. LoL
     
    Wulfwynn, May 15, 2012
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  3. May 17, 2012 #52
    Roadwarriorking

    Roadwarriorking Light Load Member

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    Boot camp..?...what u mean about that..?..

    is like in the military..?.:biggrin_25511:
     
    Roadwarriorking, May 17, 2012
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  4. May 17, 2012 #53
    Wulfwynn

    Wulfwynn <b>Brand New CDL Holder</b>

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    Start reading at this post: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ay/175708-joplin-mo-4-23-a-3.html#post2565680 (just click the link, it'll take you to the right post)

    That's the first day of the "boot camp". Really they just want you to work with 13speed trucks and 53' trailers before going out with your finisher.
     
    Wulfwynn, May 17, 2012
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  5. Jul 1, 2012 #54
    Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

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    Great thread! Just applied online for Conway (they have some sort of facility about 5 minutes from me) but I'm curious: My school has 10 speed Eaton-Fullers (I'm still too new, haven't driven yet) but I have a diagram for the shifting pattern (including the splitter)

    Does anyone have a diagram for the 13 speed? Do they use a splitter? Unfortunately, I still have that new driver smell, ya know?
     
    Moe Rhonic, Jul 1, 2012
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  7. Jul 5, 2012 #55
    Roadrealtor

    Roadrealtor Road Train Member

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    Don't sweat the shift pattern. You will learn it the first time through the gears. We don't have that many 13's left, mostly 10's these day. But, if you get a 13, its like a 10 and the upper range gets split. Have fun with school and be safe!
     
    Roadrealtor, Jul 5, 2012
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  8. Jul 5, 2012 #56
    Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

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    Thanks! I also found diagrams for different shift patterns and see what you mean, and I may even get a chance to drive tomorrow!
     
    Moe Rhonic, Jul 5, 2012
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  9. Jul 10, 2012 #57
    MMM DRIVER

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    Anyone do the Conway training in Michigan? Happy with their program?

    Has anyone had any experience using simulators in their training?
     
    MMM DRIVER, Jul 10, 2012
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  10. Jul 10, 2012 #58
    Wulfwynn

    Wulfwynn <b>Brand New CDL Holder</b>

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    I haven't used a Sim, but would like to. Would be interesting to go though some bad situations using it so I can get a feel for a skid or such before it actually happens out here on the road.
     
    Wulfwynn, Jul 10, 2012
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    MMM DRIVER Thanks this.
  11. Jul 16, 2012 #59
    Roadrealtor

    Roadrealtor Road Train Member

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    We helped install and test drove two on the last day of driving school. They are pretty realistic. The gears even grind when you mess up. The only problem for me was the 2 dimensional imaging made me seasick. I had to get out after a couple miles before I barfed.

    New pre-trip procedure...spare fuses, triangles, barfbags!

    Have fun and be safe you all.

    RR
     
    Roadrealtor, Jul 16, 2012
    Roadrealtor, Jul 16, 2012
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    MMM DRIVER and lonewolf4ad Thank this.
  12. Sep 29, 2012 #60
    Antoxa

    Antoxa Light Load Member

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    I did its an ok program but the simulator is really bad. No1 can get used to it
     
    Antoxa, Sep 29, 2012
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