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What is a Steering Wheel Holder?!
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hazardous, Mar 8, 2016.
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Mechanical aptitude has absolutely nothing to do with the topic. Nothing!
A SWH doesn't:
Know how to pass.
Know how to be passed.
Adjust to driving conditions.
Adjust to traffic flow.
Plan a route.
Plan efficient fueling.
Optimize HOS logging and many other aspects.
What a SWH does:
Mash the throttle to the floor or set cruise and maintain max governed speed.
Hold truck in lane.
Follow Qualcomm or GPS route.
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I've heard it mentioned a few times (maybe not specifically in this particular thread) that when a truck breaks down ie. a blown air line, they will call someone out to fix it as they aren't getting paid to fix trucks, they're paid to drive them. In most cases it could take a couple hours for a road mechanic to get out to you, where as it would take less than 10 minutes to splice in a union fitting. Just think of all the miles (and pay) you're losing in just 2-3 hours of sitting and waiting? I'm not directing this at the guys whose companies prohibit them from fixing it, its at the guys who have the "I'm just a driver" mentality.Bean Jr., Slowpoke KW, Brettj3876 and 5 others Thank this. -
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NorthernMechanic said: ↑I'm going to disagree with that. A SWH will simply drive the truck, nothing more. A driver will at least attempt to fix little things like lights, leaking airlines and top off fluids.
I've heard it mentioned a few times (maybe not specifically in this particular thread) that when a truck breaks down ie. a blown air line, they will call someone out to fix it as they aren't getting paid to fix trucks, they're paid to drive them. In most cases it could take a couple hours for a road mechanic to get out to you, where as it would take less than 10 minutes to splice in a union fitting. Just think of all the miles (and pay) you're losing in just 2-3 hours of sitting and waiting? I'm not directing this at the guys whose companies prohibit them from fixing it, its at the guys who have the "I'm just a driver" mentality.Click to expand... -
Pete jockey said: ↑I bet you go to the truck stop to get a burned out light fixedClick to expand...
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ChaoSS said: ↑True, we don't get paid to fix trucks. Since the company I work for isn't going to give me things like spare starters and alternators, fuel pumps, compressors, turbos, whatever, and I'm certainly not buying them just to have on hand, they can do those sorts of repairs. But when you turn the key and it goes "click" and you have plenty of power, are you going to call for a tow or are you going to at least try knocking on the starter to get her unstuck? Do you even know where the starter can be found or what it looks like? Stuff like that differentiates between professional drivers and steering wheel holders to me.Click to expand...hunted Thanks this.
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superhauler said: ↑If you have to ask, then you have yer answer!Click to expand...
TAfool said: ↑Mechanical aptitude has absolutely nothing to do with the topic. Nothing!
A SWH doesn't:
Know how to pass.
Know how to be passed.
Adjust to driving conditions.
Adjust to traffic flow.
Plan a route.
Plan efficient fueling.
Optimize HOS logging and many other aspects.
What a SWH does:
Mash the throttle to the floor or set cruise and maintain max governed speed.
Hold truck in lane.
Follow Qualcomm or GPS route.
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NorthernMechanic said: ↑I'm going to disagree with that. A SWH will simply drive the truck, nothing more. A driver will at least attempt to fix little things like lights, leaking airlines and top off fluids....Click to expand...
Nothing wrong with alternate views, it make society a better place. However, a SWH can also top fluids and replace lights and still be a SWH.
Is a professional race car driver (truck driver) that doesn't do his own pit work (truck driver fix minor problems) just a SWH?
And lest you suspect I have no mechanical aptitude, that would be incorrect.
TA
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