Sweeping trailer out at fuel island when traffic is low?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Jun 24, 2013.

  1. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    got a black and decker on sale for $40
     
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  3. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Ok pete--fill me in--have looked at a couple of Batt powered types--but didnt seem to strong--would love to eliminate my gas powered one
     
  4. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    the 18 volt works just fine
    I mean if you have big pieces that you need to pick up
    you still have to bend over
    but the 18 volt builds a little more pressure in the tracks on the reefer:yes2557:

    good enuf for me anyway
    doesn't blow out the blood from the loose meat in vats thou dang nab it

    lasts a couple of sweep outs on one charge
    but I have 110 in the truck being civilized :biggrin_25525:
     
  5. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Well gonna have to check it out then--the 110 isnt a prob....and been carryin old gas one for years--but really like the idea of batt one--18v--didnt know they had hadnt seen one at least--time to go looking--thanx
    O and about the blood--usually just wash out at that point--but Im sure you know this--if ur in a pinch--couple bags of ice usually do the trick--just cover the are w/a fair amount of ice--let it sit till it melts--usually dilutes blood enuff-where I can then just blow it all out--kinda poor mans wash out but it does work.....
     
  6. Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    BS! How about when spots are full?
     
  7. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Key words "Just to run in to use the restroom".

    Who can leave any truckstop without scratchers, a few hundred ounces of mountain dew and some fungus from under the warming lights?

    Mikeeee
     
  8. Wolfyinc

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    hmmz scratchers, havent played those in awhile, keep forgetting to buy tickets for the mega and powerball too
     
  9. OPUS 7

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    Good Grief!!Out of all these posts,I guess what irritates me most
    is I had to always sweep out trailers when I drove forklifts.
    Then dam if I still don't have to sweep em out when you
    drive..Some body is getting over on us hard working sweepin guys.:biggrin_25516:
     
  10. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    I pulled into a fuel island earlier, guy was parked ahead of me and I ran in to get something, saw the driver buying pizza and stuff, he walks to his truck the same time I do, he sees me getting into my truck and starting it, he gets in his and decides to sit there and eat his food and crap, after a few minutes sitting there flashing and yelling he just keeps eating so I had to put my flashers on and back out of the pump area and do a turn around...

    Some people are complete ######## when it comes to parking at the pumps!

    I almost called that number "how is my driving" but decided it wouldnt do any good anyway.

    2 nights ago had some small flat bed pickup parked in the fuel island, im waiting behind it to get pulled in, every pump was full, guy finally came out and looked at me then screwed around on the passenger side for awhile then he walks to the other side and gets on his cell phone, I was getting pissed then a pump opened next to it so I backed up and get into the next pump, a 2nd guy comes out to that truck and they just stand there chatting the whole time im in the fuel island, I still left before they ever got into their truck.
     
  11. Pmracing

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    Both those instances the offenders needed to be told to move along. Up close and personal, like!

    Mikeeee
     
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