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Solo Time

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RatedZ, Sep 22, 2019.

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  1. Sep 22, 2019 #1
    RatedZ

    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    Finally finished my 5 weeks of training and should be getting assigned a truck sometime tomorrow any tips for a newbie who’s about to hit the road solo for the first time
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2019 #2
    runningman0661

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    Don’t tailgate, don’t get in a rush, buy a good map (technology will fail), put a CB in your truck, you can go down a mountain to slow 1000 times, but too fast only once, use google earth to check out customers locations in advance, you will have bad days out here, just remember tomorrow is a new day. Good luck!
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2019 #3
    tinytim

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    When you screw up don't make it worse by really screwing up.

    Congrats and best of luck.
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2019 #4
    Espressolane

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    When in doubt, stop.
    Please do that with safety in mind.
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2019 #5
    starmac

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    Keep the shiny side up. lol
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2019 #6
    RatedZ

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    Thank you guys I actually never even thought about the map thing and don’t worry I plan on keeping the shiny side up
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2019 #7
    MysticHZ

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    Good luck … and thanks for the warning.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2019 #8
    RatedZ

    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    If you see a big white truck in Texas or nearby states steer clear!
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2019 #9
    MysticHZ

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    Aww … crap, I'm in El Paso.
     
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