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Anyone REGRET going to feeders?
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<blockquote data-quote="QKRSTKR" data-source="post: 1088784" data-attributes="member: 16710"><p>It definitely is different. The only thing a package car and tractor have in common is the color of the paint. The way I look at it, everyone had to start somewhere. When I took my road test with the state I was nervous as heck. Did my first solo trip this past Friday morning. It was good, I knew where I was going which helped, but I had to wipe my palms off like a 100 times there and back they were so sweaty lol. Like dracula said. Leave lots of space in front. I never did the speed limit, stayed just under. Even on interstate, when a curve comes up slow down, that weight will push you. Feels crappy as heck to. </p><p></p><p>I was slow getting off property but I checked everything 3 times. Even checking that much I still deep down said to myself as I pulled out of hub, please stay together. Get your state cdl booklet and study it like crazy. Like Dracula said about dragging rear trailer, you check valves at rear trailer to make sure you have air at rear of back trailer. Don't get ahead of yourself. One thing when I went over i didn't realize is how much there is to feeders. It's a lot and a bit overwhelming at first. When I unhooked my set at ta when I went to pull away and pull dolly from back trailer it wouldn't move, I laughed cause I knew right away I didn't drain air off dolly, brakes were locked. But all it cost me was a walk back there again. There's also a button you can use to release brakes, but if I'm done with a dolly I drain air out of tank. Stuff like that happens but I know ill get better with experience. </p><p></p><p></p><p>There will be a time in your training where you may want to quit, just stick with it. We had a bunch of guys from package quit on their 3rd day. The hours will be different to. I know for sure when I bid, I'll be working nights cause of my seniority. But I'm ok with that. Just make sure you are if that's your case. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QKRSTKR, post: 1088784, member: 16710"] It definitely is different. The only thing a package car and tractor have in common is the color of the paint. The way I look at it, everyone had to start somewhere. When I took my road test with the state I was nervous as heck. Did my first solo trip this past Friday morning. It was good, I knew where I was going which helped, but I had to wipe my palms off like a 100 times there and back they were so sweaty lol. Like dracula said. Leave lots of space in front. I never did the speed limit, stayed just under. Even on interstate, when a curve comes up slow down, that weight will push you. Feels crappy as heck to. I was slow getting off property but I checked everything 3 times. Even checking that much I still deep down said to myself as I pulled out of hub, please stay together. Get your state cdl booklet and study it like crazy. Like Dracula said about dragging rear trailer, you check valves at rear trailer to make sure you have air at rear of back trailer. Don't get ahead of yourself. One thing when I went over i didn't realize is how much there is to feeders. It's a lot and a bit overwhelming at first. When I unhooked my set at ta when I went to pull away and pull dolly from back trailer it wouldn't move, I laughed cause I knew right away I didn't drain air off dolly, brakes were locked. But all it cost me was a walk back there again. There's also a button you can use to release brakes, but if I'm done with a dolly I drain air out of tank. Stuff like that happens but I know ill get better with experience. There will be a time in your training where you may want to quit, just stick with it. We had a bunch of guys from package quit on their 3rd day. The hours will be different to. I know for sure when I bid, I'll be working nights cause of my seniority. But I'm ok with that. Just make sure you are if that's your case. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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