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MENTOR...why bother?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by otherhalftw, Nov 28, 2010.

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  1. Nov 28, 2010 #31
    otherhalftw

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    That is the talking on the radio...the truckers letting each other know their location...first come first through.

    We used to do the same thing climbing out of the Hoover Dam crossing...the hairpin turns (heading towards Vegas) were too tight to stay off the Yellow line...the uphill trucks had "right of way"...out of respect to your fellow driver, that CB is always used in those situations.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2010 #32
    HEAVY DUDE

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    Oh the memories!
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2010 #33
    otherhalftw

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    I don't know if Swift has changed their "preferred routing"...but don't bother with the US 30 from 80 in Wy...the atlas makes it look like a short cut....use the 80 into UT and the cut off after the scales to get to Ogden and the 15 same amount of time and only 32 miles longer than using the US 30 route...
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2010 #34
    otherhalftw

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    Nah...just too cold up there, I don't play in snow when I can avoid it.

    Next week I won't have much choice when I head out on that East trip from Mound House, NV....80 across WY/NE and down to St. Louis...I hope there is a clear sailing time across WY...ELK MOUNTAIN SUCKS IN A STORM!
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2010 #35
    truckerdave1970

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    Don't mean to offend anyone!

    But the only thing I ever learned from watching a video was how to SLEEP WITH MY EYES OPEN!!!
    :biggrin_25525:

    Seriously though, I think new students should be required to demonstrate that they know how to throw a full set of chains before they are allowed to drive!
     
    truckerdave1970, Nov 28, 2010
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  8. Nov 28, 2010 #36
    truckerdave1970

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    All that being said, I don't and wont throw chains if I don't absolutely have to!!!

    All the "extra traction" they provide is meaningless if you can't see the stinkin' road and drive off of the edge!!!
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2010 #37
    canuck in da truck

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    hey that was sure nice of you other1/2
    people like you are definately a credit to the profession
    have a nice dinner on me
    (i'll have to owe you that one)
    thanx for helping that guy
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2010 #38
    blackw900

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    Hey OHTW....Next time I see ya on the side chaining, I'm gonna pull up and put on my glasses with the mustache and big nose on them and my stick on SWIFT sign and ask you to help me....

    When you're done putting my chains on for me, I'll take off my clever disguise and speed off into the snowstorm!:biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2010 #39
    scottied67

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    The mentors teach snow driving-- watch the weather channel in the truck stop- if you get a preplan into the snowy area, say No, drive in the South.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2010 #40
    otherhalftw

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    Won't you be surprised when I put them on backwards....and all you can do is drive in reverse?!!!:biggrin_25522: :biggrin_25521:
     
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