What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

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    Some of the freightliners and internationals can come close with a 48' .
     
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  3. Rocks

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    Yes... agreed... and they don't have that nose... but look at this Volvo trying to back to a dock blind side... o_O
    Watching that video made me sweat... :biggrin_2552: and I was getting "nervous" every time he got too close to the wall.... And one guy says... "It doesn't help to get nervous... it makes it worse... gotta turn the A/C on and take it easy... " But all those folks trying to help makes it more difficult.... Those are the kinds of backings that I dread... :confused: Like in tight truck stops...

     
  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I don't mean at all to lessen the abilities of that gal backing that Scandia. It still takes good skill.

    I remember backing into a spot in Texas. This young guy got all upset. Jumped out of his truck. I was getting too close to his truck. I was right on his right front edge of his bumper. I got out anyways because I wanted to check the blind side. I asked him what the problem is? Look at all my angles. They're perfect. No? He agreed. I told him I can see him clearly. Only thing I'm worried about is the truck on the other side. I can't see him. This young guy finally calmed down and realized I knew what I was doing.
    I watch guys backing up tight against me. They'll look back at me. Expecting me to be confrontational. I can see they're doing it right. Go ahead and get right close to me. I'll give them a thumbs up. Just to show them there ain't no problem here.
    I remember watching a guy back in at the Pilot in Aurora Co. He backed right in. Real fast. I couldn't believe it. Place is tight. I had to go over and ask. Told him he's either the greatest driver in the world. Or he's just plain crazy. He broke down laughing. Said: I had a spotter. ... Doh! I didn't see the spotter!
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Think it had just about everything on it.
     
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  6. Bill51

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    Drop and hook, drop and hook. The dreaded same door swap, pull the loaded and bump the empty.

    Last time I hit this one customer there were not one, but two trucks from the same competing company in the way, basically doing what I was there to do, same door swaps.

    While waiting, I was watching these folks and realized it would be less work doing two doors with two drivers at one time.

    Single driver arrives; drop empty, hook loaded and pull from door, drop loaded, hook empty, drop empty on door, hook loaded and leave. 6 actions

    Two drivers; D1 drops empty, D1 hooks loaded and pulls from door, D1 drops loaded, D1 hooks other loaded, pulls from door and leaves, D2 drops empty on door, D2 hooks other empty, D2 drops other empty on door, D2 hooks other loaded dropped by D1 and leaves. 4 actions each.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Less than 1.3%. Pretty good when you consider that those were no just randoms but included the pre-employment tests too. But that 8000 positives is bound to get some headlines.
     
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  8. Lumper Humper

    Lumper Humper Road Train Member

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    Good man, but i hoped you picked the olives off. :headbang:
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The 1% threshold is why they changed it from 25% to 50% random for all motor carriers now.

    Before 1 in 4 had to test, now half.
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    No they went down too.
     
  11. Lumper Humper

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    Just when you think you know someone......lol
     
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