What % of all truck stops are tight backing only

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  1. BigGrumpy

    BigGrumpy Bobtail Member

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    I start school on Monday and that video scares the crap outta me....
     
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  3. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Oh dont worry driver, there are harder spots than that.... :)
     
  4. BigGrumpy

    BigGrumpy Bobtail Member

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    I bet! I figure it will just take time and practice...and practice...and practice.
     
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  5. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Yup, rule 1. Get the f out and look!
    Rule 2, ignore any and all smart ### comments from super truckers! Its your truck and your butt. Cover it.
     
  6. Sportster2000

    Sportster2000 Road Train Member

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    Those kind of spots still make me go nope, not going to try it.
     
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  7. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Trust me, the "other option" in that "Love's" is worst than the first.
     
  8. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    It should.

    Having said that, you will do well to take your time and GOAL as many times as you have to. NEVER be embarrased to get out and look. I think much more highly of a driver that GOAL's than one that doesn't.
     
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  9. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Check this guy out.

     
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  10. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    I think you're right, he certainly drove off around the side awefully quick.

    Only time I ever go to that Love's is bobtail. I drove for Swift and Roadrunner both of which have terminals a few miles away where there is plenty of parking. Just come down to the Loves if I needed to scan my paperwork or take a shower, maybe get a part from the Pete dealership across the freeway or go to the casino or have subway. lol
     
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  11. SidewaysBentHalo

    SidewaysBentHalo Medium Load Member

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    That was so terrible I had to watch it twice just to verify the possible train wreck. At least he stopped before the guy in the bunk got knocked out. Even doing backing for the last 5 weeks i'd know to set up better than that.
     
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