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TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nicole91, May 20, 2018.

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  1. May 20, 2018 #11
    Truckermania

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    This
     
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  3. May 20, 2018 #12
    BigBob410

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    Pay attention!!! Don't be a drifter...stay in your lane and stay off the phone!!! It will make bad things happen!!
     
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  4. May 20, 2018 #13
    kemosabi49

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    I use dielectric grease too. It will save you a lot of trouble. I also use WD40 to spray into those connections to clean the crap out before putting the dielectric grease on. And you don't need a lot of it. I bought a tube a few years back and I'm still using it.
    You are going to pick up trailers that aren't right. Lights, tires, air leaks, etc. Don't let it stress you out. You are the captain of your ship and if you don't feel comfortable moving a trailer to a shop then don't.
     
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  5. May 20, 2018 #14
    Lav-25

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    Drive and inspect YOUR truck. Learn basic wrenching and get basic tools and know how to use them( air gauge). Do the basics of trucking everyday and time you start ( PTI, Logs, Yourself) .If in doubt, ask or look. Keep up to date on rules. Bad days and bad #### happens, don't redo them.No load is worth YOUR life or someone elses. Tons more but you get the drift
     
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  7. May 20, 2018 #15
    389driver

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    Dont hit stuff. (Its easier than you might think)
    Never assume always check
     
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  8. May 21, 2018 #16
    Nicole91

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    I can get agitated at times thanks for the advice on keeping my attitude in CHECK
     
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  9. May 21, 2018 #17
    Nicole91

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    thanks for the advice
     
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  10. May 21, 2018 #18
    Nicole91

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    I appreciate all the advice and tips.
     
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  11. May 21, 2018 #19
    Woodchuck88

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    Do not worry about the super truckers shaking their heads at you when it takes you 20 pull-ups to get into a spot, always get out and look . Don’t take a 30 In the feul Island, I don’t care if you do I’m paid by the hour but others will be at your throat.
     
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  12. May 21, 2018 #20
    okiedokie

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    Everybody was a Super trucker once. Then you gain experience and skill over the years and realize how much you don’t know.
     
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