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Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by road_runner, Jun 21, 2013.

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 #5571
    road_runner

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    I never back onto concrete slabs. I always ask permission to back onto a residentials asphalt driveway. Certain scenarios not worth risking.

    With residentials, their freight is usually light enough to break down and just wheel it the extra 20-30 yards. If it is under 250 lbs, I will gladly drag my pallets jack through gravel.

    There are too many drivers that feel obligated to maneuver a tractor trailer into an area that is not designed for that size vehicle. If it's not safe, compromise. Usually resis want their freight bad enough that they will shuttle their stuff the rest of the way in their pickup trucks.

    PS... If someone thinks "you are a bad driver". That is their opinion that they are entitled to. Ultimately it is your judgement and job, and you have the final word.
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2017 #5572
    Mike2633

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    Yeah there's all kinds of times I've said "Well looks like were running it in from the street." It's why I take a knock down wheeler with me.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2017 #5573
    misterG

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    I've gotten much better about standing up for myself and saying NO. To residentials who want my truck in their driveway. Some, I'll do it. If I deem it safe.
    Otherwise, out comes the two wheeler, or like you RR, I'll drag the pallet jack up the driveway.
    Or, if I'm not feeling it. They can come to me.
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2017 #5574
    MACK E-6

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    With 48' of trailer that's pretty much impossible most of the time. :confused:
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2017 #5575
    Mike2633

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    I saw a moving van trailer in the driveway of a house today North American Van Lines and the trailer fit but had to be disconnected from the tractor.

    Normally though most residential driveways don't have the width or depth.
     
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  8. Oct 25, 2017 #5576
    Naptown

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    Bedbuggers are crazy. They can jam a trailer just about anywhere.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2017 #5577
    road_runner

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    48 ft trailer it is almost impossible to get into a driveway. Unless the house is at the end of a cul-de-sac or has a super long driveway. Not a fan of residentials at all.
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2017 #5578
    LoneCowboy

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    it's grass, it will grow back.
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2017 #5579
    Mike2633

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    The apron was a tad bigger then normal which was the only reason I think it was doable, other then that it would have been a real SOB.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2017 #5580
    MACK E-6

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    Width of the road is a big factor there as well. On a two lane with shoulders I can usually pull it off.
     
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