Rules of passing?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DirtyhandsMcgee, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. DirtyhandsMcgee

    DirtyhandsMcgee Light Load Member

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    So my truck goes 62, and I don't like goin 61, cuz I'm stupid and don't realize that losing one mile every hour is not goin make me late. Opinions on slow trucks passing slow trucks? When is it right? When is it wrong?

    If you haven't heard, swift is cranking the fleet up to 65.... which means more wrongfully executed passes. I could see this speed increase being short lived.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    If swift didn't hire everybody with a pulse and had top knotch training that could ease many minds.
     
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  4. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    As far as passing another slow truck, PLEASE make sure that there s no traffic around you for a good ways. Therefore, about the time you should ve completed your pass, people can continue on with their day without a 3 or 4 mile backup behind you
     
  5. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    If u have a Swift truck they are gonna be mad u even tried passing. If u don’t have a CB you won’t even hear the complaining anyways.
     
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  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Unless its an rv I wouldn't bother passing in a 62 mph truck.
     
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  7. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    At 62mph, you may be able to pass Prime, England, or May Trucking
     
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    Ffx95 Road Train Member

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    Let me guess. CR England? I really try not passing until I check whether I'm heavier or he is. If I'm lighter I'll pass on the upgrade. If I'm heavier I won't try to pass unless I know there's only down grades and no hills to climb. Since I don't really give a rat's ### about those speeding critical events you get from CR's qcomm I blow by 70-72 then resume to leave cruise slowing me down to 65.
     
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  9. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    This is the funniest and far from the truth thing that I ve read in a very long time

    Safety
    From day one, safety has been the highest priority at Swift Transportation. Safety for our employees, customers and motoring public will always remain our primary focus in all the policies, procedures and programs that govern our business.

    We believe safety is the responsibility of every level of management. It is the responsibility of all managers to:

    • Maintain high standards in employee selection
    • Provide a safe working environment
    • Provide initial and ongoing safety training
    • Eliminate unsafe acts through corrective action
    • Abide by Company safety policies and procedures
    • Adhere to Federal, State, and Local safety, health and environmental Laws and Regulations
    • Insist on a commitment to safety from all employees
    • Manage and work with a commitment to safety which will contribute to the improved efficiencies of our operation and ensure future success and continued prosperity of our company, employees, customers, and communities.
     
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  10. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I figured they only hired Helen Keller clones. You know, to be inclusive and non biased and all that.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That's for the motoring public not the drivers.I think all companies falsly make safety their main priority.
     
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