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Self improvement?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Wild Murphy, May 7, 2015.

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  1. May 7, 2015 #1
    Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    I pull a van and am happy doing so. About to become an o/o. My question is: what are things you do in order to not become complacent with your driving? How to improve your skills (besides just normal gains from daily driving) and keep a drive for doing the best you can do?
     
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  3. May 7, 2015 #2
    Shaggy

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    GOAL, Situational awareness and observe other drivers, learn a few new things each month.

    Have the option. Learn another trade of the craft, Go to flatbed, LTL, Oversize, Tanker, Dump or a simple destination change. It's endless.
     
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  4. May 7, 2015 #3
    77smartin

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    Hold yourself accountable.
     
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  5. May 7, 2015 #4
    wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Get a library card and download some business related audio books. You got 11 hours a day to learn something new.
     
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  7. May 7, 2015 #5
    Lonesome

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    I always make sure I'm at least 5 seconds behind the guy in front of me at 55MPH.
     
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  8. May 7, 2015 #6
    Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    4 replies, 4 great answers. I'm in the right place...
     
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  9. May 7, 2015 #7
    tucker

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    Hang tight, let me reply
     
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  10. May 7, 2015 #8
    Wild Murphy

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    4 out of 5 ain't bad.
     
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  11. May 7, 2015 #9
    bzinger

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    hmmm good ?...id say never take your eye of the the ball or assume anything , always have your gaurd up but smile and be willing to learn and be courteous to those around you .
    i think after 30 yrs of this and into my early 50s ive slowed down a bit and learned to not be so quik tempered and let things go ...last sunday in twin falls id i drifted toward the line and a 4 wheeler honked and gave me the bird and i waved to him and didnt honk back ...
     
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    wsyrob

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    That pisses them off even more. I always just smile and wave at them.
     
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