Watch out for the little things

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Flashdrive7, Jun 26, 2018.

  1. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    The Suction hose at the dairy can give you a heck of a blow. Gotta be careful out there.
     
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  3. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    The DAF XF trucks have that.
     
  4. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    Oh

    I thought we were talking about the little white kitty that I swerved for on that dark rainy night and almost Wiped out when the Wave reacted back.
     
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  5. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    Still sounds safer than the lot lizard at the Pilot I went to one time.
     
  6. windsmith

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    I once pulled a trailer with double swing doors on the side. I had a curbside delivery, putting cases of product on a roller track that ended inside the front door of the business. Due to cars parked on the curb, I had to open both doors to get the roller lined up. That gave me nothing to grab when getting out to set up the rollers. So, I put my hands flat on the floor facing the inside of the trailer and slid down, planning to end up standing on the sidewalk. At some point after I had committed, my pants caught on the door latch tab at the center of the opening. It pulled me completely horizontal, then let go, putting me flat on my back on the sidewalk.

    No injuries, and we all had a good laugh over it. Could have been worse.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    $39.95 at Iowa80. Or Iowa80.com
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  8. Trucking in Tennessee

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    If you are agile, raise the hood and stand on the valve cover.
     
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  9. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    speedco already has one. they use it to change wipers.
     
  10. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    Does it have some kind of an idiot alarm that goes off if i try to drive off with it still attached?
     
  11. Trucking in Tennessee

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    Yes, it goes CRUNCH!
     
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