Stupid rookie mistake

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by road_runner, Jan 7, 2013.

  1. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    I've only been driving commercially for six months. I was tagged with a loaner truck cause mine was down for maintenance. On my way back my loaner truck started overheating. I checked the fluids before hand, so I figured it was something mechanical inside. Honestly, I don't know crap about trucks. Finally coming up a steep hill, my truck completely shut down. I had enough forward momentum to pull over into the right shoulder. I finally fired her up again, and limped back the last 30 minutes.

    I wrote it up on my DVIR and told my supervisor about it at the terminal. She was taken over to the mechanic the same day to get it looked at. $130 company-paid dollars later, the mechanic recommended that I should take off the winter front in the front to prevent my truck from overheating.

    Needless to say, my terminal manager was pissed. Probably one of the most careless mistakes I made. Hope someone can learn from this.
     
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  3. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Hey...stuff happens. Fortunately, it wasn't any more than $130. Glad it worked out.
     
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  4. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    I'll add this....when I started back in the mid 90s, I didn't know squat about these trucks. Now, all these years later, I know squat....that is, enough to diagnose some problems and find a way to make it work. But I learned it all just by being out here. And I still don't know much...just enough to be dangerous with a wrench and a hammer!
     
  5. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Heh. If that's the worst mistake you ever make, you'll be far ahead of the game...
     
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  6. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    Yea no kidding. When I read the title I figured he got a dui or something serious. road_runner this ain't nothing so don't worry too much it happens and so your terminal manager was pissed he's got no room to talk he's made a mistake or two in his time as well no doubt. Nice handle btw that's what I go by on the radio lol.
     
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  7. Driver of the year

    Driver of the year Medium Load Member

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    Hey guys, just a Question? Whats up with certain Drivers with a Shift Stick that's as high as the Drivers head? They want the general public to see that they can shift a truck?:biggrin_2559:
     
  8. Radman

    Radman Road Train Member

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    Don't sweat it. It's a easy mistake to make and not even a bad one. You live and learn. Really didn't cost the company squat so they can get over it.
     
  9. fisher guy

    fisher guy Road Train Member

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    excuse me but my shifter is up to my chin when i sit on the floor thank you i got the 18" extension and its for comfort i hate shifting on the floor
     
  10. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    i can't figure that one out either.

    kinda the same thing as having motorcycle handlebars above your head. hard for the blood to flow UP.

    i like my shifter normal heioght. makes a great arm rest.
     
  11. TX skateboard

    TX skateboard Bobtail Member

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    I think its mainly for looks. If it got your attention its working. Lol
    Most of those guys that have something like that (im one of them), take pride in their trucks and customize the insides of them. Chrome, tall shifters, neon lights, woodfloors, etc., i like waking up in the morning and seeing the inside of my truck ALL chromed out. Not only that but i love it when the chicks go all crazy over it and are amazed of the amount of work i put in it.
     
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