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I don't disagree, but that's not at all what you said.
This is what I said.
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Originally Posted by SD4020
GPS will screw up a trucker. I've had drivers tell me they didn't stop because their GPS didn't tell them to stop. IF they buy the basic GPS instead of a unit loaded with[out]truck routes, it messes them up.
That's a my bad, typo. A basic GPS unit is intended for cars and pickups. It picks the fastest/shortest route for a car. That's fine and dandy. In a commercial truck it has the potential for trouble. In that a standard unit doesn't have height restrictions, truck restrictions or other things that will trip up a driver.
No kidding. If a driver is in an area he's never been in or is unfamiliar with the area a GPS unit can be a huge savior.
I'll say another thing about Trucking and the CDL License and all. There is a lot more to it than what they'll teach you in a Drivers Course. I saw a place online where a female instructor showed everyone how easy is it to get a License. She was driving a Short Trailer and the Tractor had an Auto Trans believe it or not.
After watching the video, a few of us said "yeah right, I would like to see her back up a 53 Footer on the blind side, at night, in the rain and with a 2-Stick Trans to boot".
I'll say another thing about Trucking and the CDL License and all. There is a lot more to it than what they'll teach you in a Drivers Course. I saw a place online where a female instructor showed everyone how easy is it to get a License. She was driving a Short Trailer and the Tractor had an Auto Trans believe it or not.
After watching the video, a few of us said "yeah right, I would like to see her back up a 53 Footer on the blind side, at night, in the rain and with a 2-Stick Trans to boot".
Calm down, super trucker. That's a pretty arrogant attitude for a CDL hopeful. Hopefully you'll learn defensive driving. As I previously stated CDL drivers are held to a higher standard. As a CDL driver you are a professional. I suggest you start acting like one.
I'll say another thing about Trucking and the CDL License and all. There is a lot more to it than what they'll teach you in a Drivers Course. I saw a place online where a female instructor showed everyone how easy is it to get a License. She was driving a Short Trailer and the Tractor had an Auto Trans believe it or not.
After watching the video, a few of us said "yeah right, I would like to see her back up a 53 Footer on the blind side, at night, in the rain and with a 2-Stick Trans to boot".
A 3500 pickup and big enough trailer can put a person into CDL range. How many drivers out there today can actually run a 5+4 or a brownie? I'm amazed at how many are befuddled by a 13 speed and forget about an 18 speed.
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Originally Posted by Letsgo2020
I hate the word "professional" CDL driver.
Hate it or not, if that's how you earn a paycheck that would make them a professional. Professional in that a driver can handle a truck, be prepared for all road conditions, know how to secure their load, how to back up. How to be safe on the road.
How many drivers out there today can actually run a 5+4 or a brownie? I'm amazed at how many are befuddled by a 13 speed and forget about an 18 speed.
I agree.
If you are a trucker, you should be able to drive anything they put you in.
Then there are the Trailer Loads to boot. Learning how to properly load, stack and anchor down is a separate learning process in it's own. Especially Flat Bed loads.
How about Dump trailers ?? Probably the most challenging out there.
If you are a trucker, you should be able to drive anything they put you in.
Then there are the Trailer Loads to boot. Learning how to properly load, stack and anchor down is a separate learning process in it's own. Especially Flat Bed loads.
How about Dump trailers ?? Probably the most challenging out there.
Running dry van same thing, load locks and friction mats. The axles are placed in the right area for weights to be legal or comply with some states bridge law. 41 foot or whatever is specified.
Make sure the weights are right on a dump trailer.
Running dry van same thing, load locks and friction mats. The axles are placed in the right area for weights to be legal or comply with some states bridge law. 41 foot or whatever is specified.
Make sure the weights are right on a dump trailer.
Which reminds me of another thing. Does every driver out there know how to adjust Sliding Tandems?
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