Tips and helpful information for new truck drivers.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WesternPlains, Aug 21, 2021.

  1. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    This is just a thread sharing some things I think newbies might like finding out about.
     
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  3. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I discovered. Instead of putting on my sun glasses. Lowering the visors works well often times. It’s the brightness from the sky that is often causing me to wear sun glasses. This is often better.
     
  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I’m a driver with almost 4 years in. I went through 6 companies in 3 years. I’m now at a 20. Something trucking company. We have contracts hauling out of Denver. Then get backhaul back to Denver. This is by far the best I have found. Not perfect. We have our problems. Just the best. I’ve put on 100,000 miles in 8 months with this company.
     
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  5. N00bLaLoosh

    N00bLaLoosh Road Train Member

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    Don't keep your wallet in your back pocket when driving...unless you like back pain then in that case knock yourself out.
     
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  6. Linte_Loco

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    The more time you take, the faster you’ll get there
     
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  8. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Don't ask questions about becoming an O/O. If you do, the "Sky is falling" comes out.

    Just do it
     
  9. Just passing by

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    The parking lot is NOT the highway. Slow fa duck down.
     
  10. Linte_Loco

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    Most do the “elog shuffle”. (<5 mph)
     
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  11. okiedokie

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    If your tired....pull the truck over. No load is worth your life.

    The fast you go, the slower it gets.

    Alittle respect goes along ways.

    Don't let others bad driving habits put stress on your day.
     
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