brostalss
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Same here.
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Same here.
Dracula
Package Car is cake compared to this...
Yeah, I heard that tip in a satellite hub my first year driving, but I was still real green, and didn’t really understand what the guy was talking about. And the idea of locking up the trailer brakes back then made me nervous.
This is the first I’ve heard of it since then, and it makes sense. Worth trying, but I just never engage the trailer brakes when I’m parking. I’ve never had the tractor brakes now hold a trailer or trailers.
This is the first I’ve heard of it since then, and it makes sense. Worth trying, but I just never engage the trailer brakes when I’m parking. I’ve never had the tractor brakes now hold a trailer or trailers.
trickpony1
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I set the tractor brake and check it several times as I get out of the tractor.
Sometimes, while standing on the ground, I open the door and shine my flashlight on park valves just to check again.
I get paid by the hour.
Sometimes, while standing on the ground, I open the door and shine my flashlight on park valves just to check again.
I get paid by the hour.
trickpony1
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Neither do I.
Different situations call for different actions.
-At a destination hub, I don't dry the brakes. Once I spot the trailer, it's their problem.
-At a podunk extended center, I might dry the brakes...it depends on how the people treat me.
-If I'm parking, for a short period of time, and will continue on with the same trailers...I don't set the trailer brakes.
-At a meet point, I might dry the brakes just to save the meet driver the hassle.
Whatever the case, don't be afraid to check that tractor park valve several times.
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Hey if you can do that and keep your attention on the road. More power to you.
Dracula
Package Car is cake compared to this...
Like I said, I’ve never done this. I don’t doubt it works, but if the end game of “drying” the trailer brakes is just to engage the brakes when you’re done, it just seems like an unnecessary step for little gain.
I mean, besides the fact we are trained not to engage the trailer brakes when we park—or at least that’s how we were—in snowy conditions you can dry your brakes, but most times the undercarriage of the trailer is dripping with moisture. It seems like it wouldn’t take much to drip on your pads and drums to refreeze them after you’ve stopped.
It’s just something you generally don’t have to deal with if you just don’t set your trailer brakes.
I mean, besides the fact we are trained not to engage the trailer brakes when we park—or at least that’s how we were—in snowy conditions you can dry your brakes, but most times the undercarriage of the trailer is dripping with moisture. It seems like it wouldn’t take much to drip on your pads and drums to refreeze them after you’ve stopped.
It’s just something you generally don’t have to deal with if you just don’t set your trailer brakes.
Indecisi0n
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When you guys do your medical for DOT do you just put it in the envelope and send it away? I heard of stories if guys paperwork getting lost and them being downgraded only to have to take the CDL test again . Is there anyway to make sure after you send it off that it's been received ?
BootsOnTarmac
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Johney
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If you mean for the DMV, I just go to their website and download a copy, wait a day or two and go back and recheck my license to see if they got the updated one.
Indecisi0n
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Renewing your medical for CDL .
Johney
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For who?
Indecisi0n
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The pope.....FOR ME!
Johney
Pineapple King
I get that bozo! For the DMV or UPS?
Indecisi0n
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Motor Vehicle.
Johney
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Go to your DMV website and see if they have a place to renew it, if not you may have to go to the DMV and show them. Going to the DMV here means waiting in line and paying $6 to update or free on the website.
I do it online on their website.
Indecisi0n
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But don't I have to go get my exam done again then send them the paperwork?
Johney
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Yes. Either every two years or one if you have high blood pressure. Come on man how long have you worked here?
Yes, get the exam.
We don't have to send the paperwork, just have to fill in all the info on an online form.
Check your DMV website, see if they have that.
