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Railyard Good or Bad ?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bronco5097, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. Nov 9, 2011 #1
    Bronco5097

    Bronco5097 Light Load Member

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    My company is starting to put Trls on the rail cars. They say its a good thing! I have been with my Co a long time and anytime time they sat that Its not good for Driver!! What I need to know is the in an outs of rail yard. What to expect when picking up Del trl there, Do I need Twic Card Ect. Also the avg length of Trip.
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2011 #2
    Allow Me.

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    I've dropped company trailers at rail yards (San Bernardino) and was easy. However, I've not picked up, but, figure the inbound trailer is going as close as the rail can get it to consignee, then the final stage is you, delivering to consignee, right ? Could be 5 mi or 200 mi. Expect to be in the rail yard often.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2011 #3
    lonewolf4ad

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    Do a THOROUGH inspection of those trailers from the railyard, Don't even hook to the thing until you have FULLY checked it out. This is doubly true if your company pulls any reefers.
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2011 #4
    Bronco5097

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    We do pull reffers. Thank you, I will do a real good Pretrip.
     
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