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Longer trip vs difficult back

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Drpparker95, Dec 16, 2017.

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  1. Dec 16, 2017 #1
    Drpparker95

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    Hello guys i am working with the local pepsi distributor and i have one certain stop on my route on Tuesday. The option is either a difficult back between dumpsters and cars giving me a shorter walk or parking out in the alley between buildings but then i don't have to make that difficult back just a longer walk. Any advice?
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2017 #2
    CrappieJunkie

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    How good of a backer are you?
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2017 #3
    Drpparker95

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    At the moment im decent but to do a difficult back like that would probably take me the better part of 10 minutes with multiple times getting out and looking. Trash cans and cars on the left, cars and buildings on the right and gotta back to the right
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2017 #4
    pmdriver

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    How good of shape you in, how much time you have? Have them move that stuff out of the way, use some sweet talking that you want the product delivered as safe as possible, unless you are wanting a good work out then have at it, just do not kill yourself because they pile stuff to make it easy for them. protect yourself, sometimes all you have to do is ask.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2017 #5
    skellr

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    You won't get good at the difficult back if you park out on the street.

    Depends on the situation. How much time you have, what kind of day it has been, I wouldn't do it if you have that weird feeling that something isn't quite right about it.
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2017 #6
    Drpparker95

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    I understand but ultimately I'd rahter wait until im more comfortable with backing. If i park out in the alley its a few hundred feet longer to walk but ultimately its safer
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2017 #7
    pmdriver

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    It is your driving record so doing the extra mile to keep it clean is one big thank you.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2017 #8
    CrappieJunkie

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    Sounds like you know what you want to do. Follow your instincts. If you dont feel comfortable backing, park in the alley and huff it. Safety should always be your main priority.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2017 #9
    Drpparker95

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    Ultimately the extra few hundred feet walking vs possibly wasting time having a difficult back seems like in the long run itd save time
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2017 #10
    Oldironfan

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    Is walking a few hundred feet an issue here? This the vibe I'm getting.
     
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