Trainee help

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rcassidy, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    From the OP-

    "So anyways he refuses me to use the jake brake to slow the truck down. He told me it's useless when you have a load."

    That's not teaching how to run without working jakes. That's flat out lying.
     
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  3. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    perhaps it's about insurance..

    I thought .. what the .. myself

    spent a few years not using jakes today I do and don't..
     
  4. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    The A team is here...

    My buddy's @ajohnson and @dca ... Well with no jakes, and an empty I can't see still touching the brake... Dropping gears? Am I wrong or has the clutch going out too? Then we gotta touch brakes...

    Correct boys?
     
  5. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    OP, if you're that nervous about it, ask your company what the policy is
     
  6. rcassidy

    rcassidy Bobtail Member

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  7. rcassidy

    rcassidy Bobtail Member

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    It was a loaded trailer but empty or loaded would it matter?
     
  8. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Yes
     
  9. ajohnson

    ajohnson Medium Load Member

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    Well I have an auto. I learned on a manual and they taught us to use the brakes, but that was a cdl mill.... And no need to insult me, "buddy"
     
  10. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Calm down neighbor, wasn't any insult insinuated towards you or @dca...

    I like both you guys... Lighten up boss
     
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  11. rcassidy

    rcassidy Bobtail Member

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    I can't wait till I can be on my own I can't stand my trainer.
     
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