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Dizzy 03-07-2007 11:27 PM

In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

Orangetxguy 03-08-2007 12:22 AM

So...what Bay Area tanker company gave you this job? Might need to come and apply.

Useless 03-08-2007 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy
In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

:roll: Less than 2 months of driving experience under your belt, and you are already SuperTrucker!!

glasman2 03-08-2007 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy
And all this talk about surge is a joke.

Wait till some yahoo pulls out 10' in front of you, you'll find out what surge is. :roll:

Cluggy619 03-08-2007 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy
In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

That's a mighty big boast, pal.

I'm glad your doing well. But don't get too fat headed. I've seen many of truckers get comfortable...thinking that they drive as well or better than all of the others. I've seen them on their side. I've seen them in the ditches. I've seen cab completely ripped apart, with no sign of a driver around. You only have to get careless once to end your career, along with your life.

And yes, I do drive a tanker...however, I think this is for everybody who thinks like you do so early in the game.

Let's be careful out there.

Useless 03-08-2007 02:55 AM

Complacancy and overconfidence are fertile breeding grounds for trouble!
:wink:

BanditsCousin 03-08-2007 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy
In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

Pretty bold statement. Ever take any big mountains, winter driving, or been 48 states?

Dizzy 03-08-2007 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Useless
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzy
In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

:roll: Less than 2 months of driving experience under your belt, and you are already SuperTrucker!!

Never said i was a super trucker buddy.Try to read.I bet i can handle a tank better than you though.

Dizzy 03-08-2007 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by glasman2
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Originally Posted by Dizzy
And all this talk about surge is a joke.

Wait till some yahoo pulls out 10' in front of you, you'll find out what surge is. :roll:

It has happened and i was ready for it.Maybe you should be ready for it too and the surge is no problem.Quit acting like it is.Pay more attention to whats going on around you instead of just holding on to that wheel buddy.I know all about surge pal.

Dizzy 03-08-2007 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BanditsCousin
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Originally Posted by Dizzy
In my 6 or 7 weeks driving a tanker i guarentee i drive it better and safer than one of you guys with a van or flat that has been driving for however long.

Pretty bold statement. Ever take any big mountains, winter driving, or been 48 states?

LOL you guys with your mountain driving bad weather and this 48 state talk.Give me a break.Half the 48 are flat as a board buddy.Plenty of rain where im at but no snow.IMO a big rig should never chain up and drive in snow.Driving otr is a joke.Get on the highway and hold that wheel.Back up to a dock 2 times a week maybe.LOL.Try to drive in the bay area in and out of gas stations all day that are really not big enough.Much more skill in local than otr pal.Otr is the biggest scam of a job ever IMO.


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