Im Glad we have established a helping hand, and as a newb... Your never far from... writers, poets, comics and critics.. just turn your CB on and ask. Lol.. You may even find a Doctor...Lol.

Tools
1.) A wire cutter or tin snip for those tin seals, but never cut on til instructed to do so. Leave it lay on floor along side seat.
2.) Have the right torqe head bit to change head light.
3.) A basic tool set in a case.
4.) A vise grip.. To appyly to handle on tandems when unable to lock in place to slide tandems.
5.) Fuel Filter Wrench
6.) Paint scraper

 

Parts and Suppplies, ask shop.
1.) Head light, Flasher Bulb, lenses
2.) Duct Tape and Electric tape
3.) Monkey Tape for sm trl holes
4.) Fuel Filter
5.) Groumet for glad hands
6.) Spare Cb antena which is good to ch fuel level in tanks
7.) Grease tube for 5th wheel
8.) Spare key
9.) Broom

 

Good call, and I'd like to add USE YOUR FREAKING TURN SIGNALS!issedoff:issedoff:issedoff: At best, it's a courtesy. At worst, it gives any poor soul you DON'T see time to either make their presence known or get OUT OF YOUR WAY!

Furthermore, in the event the worst happens and you are in a situation, don't EVER swerve out of your lane unless you are SURE it's clear. If you don't KNOW, and don't have time to look, hold your lane! Don't make a bad situation worse by ignoring what you can't see to avoid what you can...

Great stuff, guys![/QUOTE]

Just a quick question to ponder on: How many states in the USA allow you to put flashing lights on YOUR vehicle and use them ANYTIME you want to?

ANSWER: ALL OF THEM,they are called turn signals!Use them as needed to let everyone know what you are planning to do.

 

Never eat from the buffet. That 375 pound driver making his 6th trip to the fried chicken and meat loaf did not wash his hands after taking a crap just before getting his dinner.

 

Get a cooler if you don't already have one, they really aren't that expensive. Carry enough food with you to see you through a couple of days at emergency ration levels, the more the better, especially during the winter months.

Keep a case or a few gallons of water stashed under the bunk.

Know where your first aid kit is and how to use whatever is in it. Replenish the supplies whenever it gets used!

Know how to adjust your brakes and carry the proper tools to do it. Self adjusting slack adjusters.. well.. don't always self adjust.

The neater your log book is, the less likely you are to get it looked at closely.

Keep all the crap off the dash!!

 

remember, dispatchers lie !!!!!!!

 

nO WAI!

 

Don't Stop At The Pilot At Exit 213 on Interstate 81 in Virginia... Also avoid parking at Pilot Travel Centers PERIOD!!!

 

Buy a dictionary,,,learn how to spell.

 

Here are a few more tips and procedures that have worked for me.

1. If you have mechanical problems try to get to a safe area to park.
2. Stay calm. Trucks break down 24/7 - 365. You are not the only one trying to call road service.
3. Call your dispatch or DM asap to make them aware. Of course call later when you know exactly what the
cause and nature of the break down is.
4. Have working flashlights, several would help, on board.
5. Know where your triangles are and how to correctly set them to warn other drivers.
6. Please use your hazards.
7. If you exit the truck, think about getting out of the right door so you won't be run over.
8. If you can, buy an orange or bright green vest at sporting goods store to wear when you are outside the
truck. They (the motoring public) maybe will see you just a little better.
9. When you talk with road service give them as much info on your location as you can and give them an
idea as to what the problem might be, i.e., low oil pressure, low air pressure, loss of power, etc.
When they get there stay on the curb or ditch side of the truck. Let road service do their job. If he or she wants or needs your help, they will ask.
10. Remember item #2. S--t happens.

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