Pull-Ups

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JimDriv3r, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    Hey, didn't you know he drove 90mph the whole way through? Come on now, you just have to believe him.
     
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  3. JimDriv3r

    JimDriv3r Road Train Member

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    Yeah, and he's related to every other highway patrolman that mans the weigh-stations, blah blah blah...
     
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  4. bellydumper

    bellydumper Light Load Member

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    pull ups are for toddlers!!! lmao!!!
     
  5. Trckdrvr

    Trckdrvr Heavy Load Member

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    Whats a pull-up?
     
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  6. rich_t

    rich_t Road Train Member

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    Those semi diaper things used to potty train toddlers?
     
  7. caveman710

    caveman710 Bobtail Member

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    O my my pull up seems to be awful messy lmao
    :biggrin_2559:
     
  8. wildbill123

    wildbill123 Heavy Load Member

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    I''m local and bump about ten docks a day, some days are better than others for sure. Some docks are very tight and some are wide open. I find I have more trouble when the docks are all empty. Say there are four docks and all are empty, it sometimes seems a little harder. I think it comes down to one moment of indecision. I'll see the four open docks and pick one to back into, if I have just one thought, or second guess, that I should have picked a different dock it screws me up. I've learned to pick one and just focus on that one dock. Another problem is some of the docks I back into don't have enough room to pull up and move the truck over.In other words I put it in, but I need to move the truck over to one side or the other, this can be a real pain in the arse. I know it takes a " S " maneuver but if there is only ten feet or so to pull forward it gets really tough. Sometimes I just pull all the way out and bend it back in trying to be a little more accurate on the 90 degree. I'm not a one shot guy, but I am persistent. I'll get the trailer where it needs to be and I don't care how many pull ups it takes.
     
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  9. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Don't forget the random cars parked in areas to add to the challenge!:biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
  10. bellydumper

    bellydumper Light Load Member

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    its all about "PRIDE" and "DOMINANCE". Most likely show off! It makes a man feel proud of himself to show something that he can do after he been working at it long enough! Dont you feel proud of yourself when you back the trailer in perfect with no pull ups or hesitations? Maybe you never did idk! Think about it! I seen some swift drivers who cant even back up bobtail and these drivers are on americas interstates 24/7!!! eeeks!!!
     
  11. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Sure, but it only happens when noone else is around :biggrin_2559:
     
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