Something All New Drivers Should Need to Know....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TROOPER to TRUCKER, Aug 2, 2015.

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  1. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Dont assume you know anything about me. Watch your step.
     
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    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    You know what they say about those who assume... Makes an AS* out of U & ME.
     
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    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    That's amazing! You have a great boss! Exactly! there should be a law for it!

    Not to worry mods don't care about politics
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    Whatever you do, always take care of your shoes.
     
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    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    It doesn't matter if your truck is falling apart and gets flagged, ticketed and put out of service at every DOT stop.

    Always take care of your shoes! :D
     
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  6. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Have a back up plan to go into another industry. Not a joke. Have a plan incase you can no longer drive. And there's a million different ways that can put you off the load permanently.
     
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    Harakiri! love that song
     
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    How to cage a brake, have 7/ 8 th wrench in bag
     
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    Was in a TA, the fuel nozzle popped out on it's own when tank reached full but the nozzle didn't shut off, fuel went everywhere on my pants & work shoes. Those were the only boots I had for the winter snow. I knew I couldn't drive with that fuel smell right under me as it would take days before it went away, So I went in & showed the manager what happened. She gave me a free shower & a free pair of new boots. I think she would have given me new pants but I said I already had some & threw the stained ones away. Having said that it happened another time at a TA the only thing I could get from that manage was a free wash cycle; good thing I had brought another pair of shoes then.

    You're closer to the truth than you realize; read above

    Absolutely, mega's don't give a crap what happens to you , If they want you of the truck they'll do it no matter where you are..Always keep $500 socked away for an emergency so you can get home if you are booted off ; don't want to be stranded far across the country from where you live. It's happened to many a driver.

    I have no idea why you thought of that song but after checking it out I think you may like the video in my other thread "The next 9 minutes will change your life" which is in" the World is a joke" forum.
     
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    georgeandson Heavy Load Member

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    u spill fuel on yourself and complain to others? HAHAH
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    Learn to stand by your pump while fueling and be prepared to shut it off.
     
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