Starting at Schneider

Your ready & doing fine.

Just remember the old adage on mountain descents.

You can go down a mountain many, many times too slow.

You'll only go down too fast ONCE.

 

Did you see/read this other very recent Forum thread:

If I had a trailer come off the truck do I need to tell my next employer

This above thread is a wonderful example of what can happen to a driver who didn't:

• avoid a "high hook"
• perform a tug test....& also
  
• visually inspect the kingpin/lock jaw connection (preferably with a good flashlight)

....before pulling the trailer with the landing gear up.

Also -- as noted/mentioned in the same thread -- if you've left your rig...even just for a few minutes....it's always a good idea as part of a trailer "TIV"....to visually inspect the trailer connection/release handle position -- before driving away....to ensure no one has tampered with your equipment.

Later on -- if you drive within a fleet that has trailer air-release systems....that system largely defeats the tampering problem.

-- L

 

The first time I ran Cabbage it was about 3am and dry. Set the jakes and rode down the hill at a very controlled speed. No big deal.

 

or...when you park, set the trailer brakes, pull ahead with the tractor, and set tractor brakes. It put's pressure on the pin, hard to pull the handle.

 

Brand spanking new, NICE!

Lucky dog. You're starting out in luxury! LOL

Tug & visually check jaws w/flashlight.

E V E R Y. S I N G L E. T I M E.

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Bad news though, @Cherokee65.

You skipped a couple steps.

To be considered a true trucker, you're supposed to start out driving an 'ol, wore out piece of crap first.

Your going to miss out on all the fun times & experience that provides now........