Rolling down the parking lot??????
#11
09-24-2006, 01:43 PM
Originally Posted by golfhobo
Originally Posted by Sgt_D
We have probably all been there...Right after I started driving, I got to a shipper and the hole they told me to get into was tight...after trying for 15-20 minutes, a driver came over to help...he was telling me when to turn...of course I was nervous but now with others watching me...he asked if I wanted him to get my truck in there...I told him he wouldnt always be there to help me and If I couldnt back it in, I have no business driving...I did eventually get it though...
Rick Once I hit the road, I have NEVER needed anyone to do it for me. I'm not tooting my horn. I'm just saying that this is NOT normal! Backing a truck is not necessarily EASY... but it is part of what you are trained to do. Point is.... if it doesn't come easy, then you have to work at it. If you STILL don't "get it" you are probably going to HIT someone someday SOON, and your career may be OVER! It is simple geometry! And backing a truck is MORE a part of trucking than "holding the steeringwheel" going down the highway. Not everyone can do it. I don't mean to be harsh.... but it is a major part of trucking. If you aren't comfortable with it by the time you get out of school, or at LEAST by the time you get out of "training," You have a REAL problem. Oh.... you can probably STILL hold a job. Many do! But.... you should NEVER think that it's "OKAY" to be slow to learn this. That would be the same as a soldier who can "strip" a rifle but can't hit his target! By taking the responsibility like you did, and realizing that this is something YOU must do alone, you gain my respect. I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I just want you, and all newbies, to understand that THIS is probably the most important thing you MUST learn! There are NO shortcuts. And often, there are no "second chances." Companies are NOT understanding (usually) of minor fender benders in a truckstop parking lot, or at a receiver. They cost MONEY! And YOU will be the one to "go." Best of luck! Keep working on it! Hobo
#12
09-24-2006, 05:55 PM
Originally Posted by COLT
Started 21 years ago, I can't ever remember backing into a reciever's dock. I think, I would be as good as Hobo tho, because I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night! :lol: (I hope you southerner's get that comercial) :lol: I can back up a "wiggle wagon" Gives you grey hair tho!
Yeah... we get it! But.... I bet it costs less down here! 21 years in trucking will give you those grey hairs! I've heard of those who could back a double. Would LOVE to see it sometime! Can anyone back a triple?
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#13
09-24-2006, 06:19 PM
Originally Posted by mudawg
I can't resist this one,the best cowboy costume I ever saw was at the Iowa 80 about 8 years ago, at the top was a hat that was as wide as his shoulders next,was the all important shirt with the arrows on the shoulders followed by the trash can lid on the belt holding up his tough skins with the all important chain drive wallet jingling against the key chain that makes him look like the high school janitor,no way does a driver have a need for 250 keys.To finish out the all year long Halloween get up is the ever popular,extremely uncomfortable chromed tip chain link fence climbers finished off with a set of believe it or not SPURS.This guy really looked like he was fresh off the big cattle drive,the problem was there was no way he could have got himself onto the horse.Even if he had shed the 20 pound hat,75 pounds of keys along with the 15 pound belt buckle this guy was well over 500 pounds.
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09-25-2006, 12:50 AM
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Pulling forward 10 times... Yes, I've had ocassion to do that when the area is really cramped for space. But, in this case, it was not that cramped, and with the spaces on his left, he should have been able to back in close, then pull forward and move it over into the space in a matter of a minute or two. As many times as he pulled forward, he eventually was BLIND-SIDING into it, and still had to pull forward to move it into the space. I have no idea what he does if he has a space that is REALLY cramped... Not sure I want to either.
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09-25-2006, 01:27 AM
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I had to reverse this into a factory in Doncaster on my blind side(left :lol
 ..By the time I had made it into the place, I was about 8kg lighter.... Know what I mean? (sweat,grunt,sweat,cuss,sweat and more sweat.. :lol: ) Oh, the joys of driving eh? 
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09-25-2006, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by COLT
Just a little "tailswing" on that load Wot, need pilot, escort, car ?
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