What would you do?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TripleSix, Jun 7, 2021.

  1. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    If you say so, superdriver.
     
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  3. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    Ya ever pulled a trailer with a removable kingpin? If you don’t hit them square you will push the kingpin right up into the neck. The trailer will pick up like normal but you will go right past the kingpin.
     
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  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    first time, just tell him what to do, nothing else, let him struggle to correct it, why should i get dirty or sweaty (if hot muggy days), or be late for my roller dogs and coffee?.

    second time, walk away, or drive away. those roller dogs and coffee ain't getting any fresher.

    if someone is so dense, or stupid to NOT earn from his mistake the FIRST time, he will never learn.
     
  5. Linte_Loco

    Linte_Loco Road Train Member

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    If I see it’s a new “company” driver, I’ll show them what to do the first time. Hands on. Next week I’ll say bye if no danger exists

    If I know it’s an O/O. Then….. F em. That’s 101 stuff there. How can someone buy a truck, and not know how to hook up Pet peeve

    Open deck securement is different. I have no choice but to help them. Safety and the public blah blah
     
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  6. Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    Second week on my own after "trainer", like I said...last time was my first.
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Been there done that, on RGN’s.

    I don’t like leaving a trailer low, but on those it’s necessary.
     
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  8. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Same here. You wouldn’t think that it was possible with a trailer, but if you don’t hit an RGN perfectly straight, you can jump the 5th wheel. And no landing gear. Suddenly you get the crash course of the dunnage and airbags game.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    My only experience with RGN’s was with spring ride trucks. :eek:
     
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  10. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    The first Monday yes I would offer help. The second well if your gonna be dumb you better be tough is all I can say
     
  11. gekko1323

    gekko1323 Road Train Member

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    I would let him know every time. That is IF I have time to spare. But I would probably teach him to do things the right way. I had many people look out for me my rookie year, especially when I flat-bedded. So I don't mind helping people out.
     
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