Whats Swift policies for U-turns???

Discussion in 'Swift' started by The Challenger, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    Completely? Really? How long have you been on the road? And your cat!?!? :biggrin_25523:

    I don't like being away from my girlfriend or my son either, but your cat? When I was in the Army I had a female soldier who broke down in tears trying to not deploy to Iraq because of her cat! I wan't to smack the crap out of her!

    So you had to drive 11 hours and fudge a log book. What do you think you could possibly teach anyone on this forum?

    I stand behind my previous post!
     
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  3. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    LB,

    I was on the road for six months and did a lot of sacrificing. My cat was my best friend and went everywhere with me before I gave him up. I do not have many friends due to the nature of my disability. I do have friends but all of them are out of state. In addition, I also understand more about being on the road than you think I do. I have nothing against you and would like to be on good terms with you. Some people are different and very attached to their animals like me.

    I think I could teach people many things from life to backing a truck. It can be simple when taught the right way. I love nothing more than teaching or handing down skills to someone that I have learned.

    KH
     
  4. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Am I enough of a professional for you?


    Because I couldn't disagree with you more! A properly executed U-turn is perfectly acceptable as far as I'm concerned and the only reason some of these bottom feeders like Werner have rules against them is because they employ idiots that are unsafe drivers no matter what manuver they're attempting.


    No....It wasn't!

    I don't do U-turns ever...You want to know why? Because I pull a spread axle trailer, That's why!
    If I did not pull a spread axle I would have no problem making a U-turn now and then. Because I do pull a spread I have to be a lot more careful how I set up my approach to certain situations.

    There are company drivers that pull spreads that will do U-turns but they are what is commonly referred to as idiots and they are the main reason that I will never even look at a trailer that has been pulled by a company hand.

    You don't drive these trucks! You are in NO position to judge the actions of ANYONE that does drive these trucks so please refrain from doing so!
     
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  5. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    Yes sir I am in A position when I know the streets more than out of town driver does. If it was not my city then I would agree with you. When were talking about a major city intersection with people running red lights all time is not a wise thing. I know what length is required to turn around a tractor trailer regardless if it is a spread axle or a tandem axle. If it was spread go down a hundred feet and turn around in the parking lot. I know that particular intersection and city quite well.

    KH
     
  6. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    I won't argue with you anymore about it because you're obviously never gonna "get it" but suffice it to say that you are out of your depth here and have a tendency to stand your ground no matter how wrong you are.


    Turn around in a parking lot?

    Being an out of town driver, How am I supposed to know there's even a parking lot there?
    If I do go into the parking lot and my loaded spread tears up the asphalt are you gonna pay for the repair for the damage that I just did to private property?

    Of course not!

    But you will tell me that you think I can't make a perfectly legal U-turn at an intersection because some fool in a 4 wheeler might run a red light and hit me?

    Again I say....You are out of your depth here and have no understanding of how the real world of trucking works!
     
  7. lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    I couldn't agree with you more and KH needs to take his questions to another place where he can't find people whom agree with him
     
  8. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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  9. trucker_101

    trucker_101 Heavy Load Member

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    Why don't you come to MY town or any city that you have never been to & tell me what's up the road a mile that you've never been up!

    I can't see anywhere where jimdriv3r has posted agreeing with you?

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  10. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    It's not the disability causing your problems.

    You have an issue or two that need addressing, you know what I'm talking

    about.

    Good Luck Hunter !!
     
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  11. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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