What if it Snows?

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

  1. SoulScream84

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    Simple instructions
    Pull to your door, place paperwork packet inside after opening trailer prior to hitting dock, slide tandems. Red light means loading, green light pull forward 10 feet, we will seal you and hand you paperwork.

    I have now watched warehouse workers get 5 drivers out of their sleeper when they have been in dock less than 10 minutes.
     
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    Another silly question, why slide your tandems then?
     
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    (1) it changes the level of the tail of your trailer
    (2) it provides a more stable platform.

    Usually shippers/receivers require it as a catch all rule due to their loading/unloading dropped trailers as well as live loads. It also eliminates the trailer sinking as much during the loading process.
     
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    Never tried them.

    Thanks.

    Having never pulled anything with sliding axles, I am curious. Always wondered about the airlines also.
     
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    Any questions 1 of us will always be willing to offer help. If we can't blind you with our brilliance, we'll baffle you with our Bull Spit.
     
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    I have a tire chain collection. They hang on a shop wall to be admired. Cables, singles, 3 railers, auto, truck & atv.
     
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    That's the water tank for construction.
     
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    I am loaded and headed for Kentucky! @Frank Speak I'm not a native Kentucky and so fangs off!
     
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    I would expect no less.
     
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    i thought someone on here had his fone number.
    Where you is @Judge ?