What if it Snows?

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

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  1. stuckinthemud

    stuckinthemud Medium Load Member

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    The other really really nice thing about pulling a box , is that unlike a flatbedder, the box driver will probably miss out on the opportunity to go paragliding.
     
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    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Machine moves can be very profitable. Sure they take a lot of work. Do good work and get a reputation for the quality, agents call you.

    one good habit to get into is taking pictures of the load. Even more important on used or auction pieces.
     
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    We went with a more peaceful resolution. I stood next to him so he wouldn't sway so bad, he finally got tired, and down he went (with some assistance so he did it smoothly).
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    It’s taining in mass quantities!! :eek:

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    Everytime you say "taining" all I can think of is taint. That no mans land on a woman.
     
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    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    That is the chin rest.
     
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    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    looks like a typical day ( this time of year) over here.

    The no crown on the road is a slight concern for me though.
     
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    I was just catching up on my WIIS reading, while I eat my breakfast sammich parked, for a change, instead of driving. Civilized, like.

    I was on I-40 eb in TN yesterday.

    At one point I could see a CDL school with a nice, big yard. The cones were set up for an alley dock exercise, and I could see about six students bunched around one guy. Probably the instructor, but coulda been the resident "been there/done that" guy.

    I got to thinking that during their break times, they stand there with their Cokes and Red Bulls, watching the trucks on I-40, saying to each other, "We'll be out there soon, too!"

    "Makin' the STOOPID money!"
    "Gimmee MILES, yo!"
    "I'm only driving for a place that has those BIG Peterbilts, with lots of chrome!"
    "I'm stayin' out for SIX MONTHS, then takin' the rest of the year off!"

    I pondered this as I drove on.

    Then I wept.



    "Coffee break's over, back on my head"....
     
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    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    Someone dropped a "WRIGHT'S BACON" trailer at this truckstop.

    Ever notice you never seem to have converter dolly when you need one?
     
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    You forgot...

    "I'm gonna do 11 hour days with my trainer so I can get out there making miles."

    Instead of trying to learn something.
     
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