Pull-Ups

I just got out of a trainors truck on tues. same day i got my truck. I had to back a lot this week, one place i had to back blindside, downhill on a slippery, half paved, half dirt surface. First i tried to sight side back, but, my tires kept spinning, so no go.
so, what seemed like 30 minutes later, with so many pull ups i couldnt count, and i know i climbed in and out of the tractor at least 10 times, i got her in to the dock. safely, no scratches, dents, ect. for the rest of the week i got better and better and i credit that situation with giving me some confidence. I do and will continue to do as many pull ups and goals as i feel i need to get the job done right and safe. if theres someone who wants me to hurry up, too bad, I dont want to be there forever either but i want that lecture about being safe and not damaging company equipment from the owner even less. The point is to get better by doing, and be safe. Oh, and a big tip for my newbie brothers out there, turn off the cb while backing, especialy in truck stops. It,s really hard to back up with those a@^$!%#s jabbering about the rookie trying to back, I started laughing so hard I had to stop. I got a lot to learn yet, and it will be a long time before i consider myself as proficent at backing. but i am learning every time i do it. that seems to me to be the key, in life, as well as this job, always keep learning. thats a lot more than i meant to write.
happy trails
b

 

Ain't that the truth!

 

A successful backing maneuver is one that no damage has been cause, not how few pull ups you've done, or that you didn't get out of the truck to take a look.

 

Yes ma'am.

 

Great post and attitude.

 

One of the best backing jobs I did there was no one around to see it. Got into an area that I shouldn't have been in . . . following quail-comm directions. I got out of there with some very creative backing and maneuvering all on my own, first week solo. No one saw it.

 

I'm not saying he did or didn't, but lets do the math.


NY to LA =2777 miles
Friday to Sunday 72 hours
72 - 30 for 10hours breaks = 42
42 - 2 hours for fueling & pre/post trips = 40 hours driving time.
2777 divide by 40 = 69 mph.....
From my streets & Trips set up with 10 hour breaks after 11 driving.
At average speeds.
So, is it doable ?