Thank you to all the experienced drivers willing to help!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chacekg, Mar 17, 2023.

  1. Twistin' throttles

    Twistin' throttles Light Load Member

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    Keep this in mind as you go forward, and I've had many other driver's agree. I've gotten very competent at backing, and everything else, but every now and then a day will come along where I just can't back to save my life. Hell of a thing, I can back right a thousand times in a row, and one day will come along where I can't do it worth a crap! It'll happen, so don't beat yourself up over it.
     
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    hope not dumb twucker Road Train Member

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    Like others said it’s always good to help. Never know it could be yourself one day that needs it. I don’t know about other guys, but there have been many times I’d like some help and no one would. So g.o.a.l and slow as long as it takes. If people don’t like it they should have helped might have been faster.
     
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    So good to see a new driver with pride and appreciation for fellow drivers.
    Keep up the good work and take it slow while developing your skill set.
     
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    I think I saw someone post this but always remember to develop a set of hand signals with your helper so you have an open way of communication to get the truck and trailer in safely.

    I always see drivers willing to help but the waving of hands and arms is just not enough. Good job on your part for accepting the help and getting in the dock without any damage. When you are backing up the only thing that matters is you and your goal. Others can wait and honk and mean mug you while you're doing your job.

    Great job driver!
     
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