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My Prime Adventure

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Seebs, Jul 12, 2011.

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  1. Dec 2, 2011 #671
    BossOutlaw88

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    With being a company driver, you really don't have a say-so in when you are to run unless there is no way you can legally do it. Seebs got lucky on that on lol!
     
    BossOutlaw88, Dec 2, 2011
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  3. Dec 3, 2011 #672
    Seebs

    Seebs Medium Load Member

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    Sitting a flying j in virgina. Taking this load to davenport Iowa. Get to do the fun i77 in west virgina tomorrow. Hoping I can do this load as my 70 is gone and I'm just running on whatever hours I'm getting back each night.

    Giving how bad the weather had been and my lack of winter experience. I'm very comfortable with my decision. I don't mind running nights. But I do mind it in pouring rain and snow when I'm in a truck I'm not 100% comfortable with.

    I have no intention of hurting myself, my truck, or my load due to my inexperience. Just like everything else in this job. These things take time. For some people longer then others. I am a very cautious driver. Always have been. I want to feel as comfortable as I can so I don't end up in a ditch or worse yet into someone else.
     
    Seebs, Dec 3, 2011
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  4. Dec 3, 2011 #673
    silenteagle

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    Hey Seebs, I just did 8 hours on a snowy I40 through NM and AZ. Lots of jacknifed trucks eastbound. I found that if you are spraying the stuff up from the road surface, you are getting some traction. If you are on stuff that won't splash up, pucker up and slow down. Just a rule of thumb....
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2011 #674
    Mudrunner

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    Very good observation.:biggrin_2559::biggrin_255:
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2011 #675
    Seebs

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    Ya my trainer taught me that one and a few other tricks. Just have yet to actually get to use it. I'm sure it'll come soon enough.

    One of the ones he taught me was if it goes below 35 and your ice warning goes off. Check for stars. If you see stars it hasn't rained/snowed lately. So good chance no ice.

    Sitting in Kentucky right now. Bout 450 miles from my 90. Got to do fun old i77 in WV today. Really isn't too bad during the day. Just wastes a lot of time. Get to sleep in late tomorrow cause can't be there till 10 to drop.

    So here's to sleep. Yay :)
     
    Seebs, Dec 3, 2011
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  8. Dec 4, 2011 #676
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Enjoy Seebs!!
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 4, 2011
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  9. Dec 4, 2011 #677
    ironpony

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    If you see spray coming off of your wheels, its still wet road... but make sure you're looking at your lane. Mirror-looking surface in the rear view mirror usually means ice. Road conditions can vary from good to icy in as little as a quarter mile, so you need to stay alert.

    I usually start slowing down by the time I see the temp dropping through the freezing point. You'll have some time after that, but its good practice to slow down early. You can feel when it freezes... the truck will start making little "micro skids" when only one wheel breaks loose - the seat of your pants is very sensitive to this - pay attention to what your butt tells ya, LOL!!! Slow down more if you feel that. Definitely slow down a lot before going onto less travelled surfaces like exit ramps, turn lanes, etc. Go slower on curves... especially a curved bridge.

    As long as your heavy, you'll usually be okay... but the real deal is make sure you can come to a stop using very small applications of brakes. In other words lots of room. Its money in the bank.
     
    ironpony, Dec 4, 2011
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  10. Dec 4, 2011 #678
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    I'll keep all that in mind. Thanks IP!!!
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Dec 4, 2011
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  11. Dec 5, 2011 #679
    Seebs

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    Dropped the load last night and now at Iowa 80. Going to shower and get some good food then back to trucking.
     
    Seebs, Dec 5, 2011
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  12. Dec 6, 2011 #680
    ama91761

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    Another indicator is if you start seeing vehicles in the ditch or traffic in front loose it get ready.
     
    ama91761, Dec 6, 2011
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