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<blockquote data-quote="Argize" data-source="post: 1046097" data-attributes="member: 22491"><p>Be safe and don't make driving manuevers that turn your load into scrambled eggs. I have a super sharp exit ramp from one interstate to the other and if I went the speed that most cars do I would hear packages tumbling off the shelf or sliding from one side of the floor to the other. I back off my speed and save myself tons of time straightening up my load or searching for dislocated packages verses being 5 seconds faster around the ramp. Too many inexperienced drivers try to make time with their driving only to lose tons more having to reorganize their load and playing "where's waldo" trying to find pkgs. </p><p></p><p>As stated previously, set up little sections in advance. It beats getting back there and rummaging around at each and every stop.</p><p></p><p>If you're going to have to back into a driveway, dock, etc. do a good "drive by scan" as you pass the driveway, don't just only use your mirrors to see what's behind you. Learn to look both high and low. Speaking of mirrors, set them up perfect during your pretrip, they are your "eyeballs" and it's a much better feeling having them spot on as you navigate your day. </p><p></p><p> When in doubt get out and check it out. I deliver in a rural area and sometimes I'll have to back onto a grassy/dirt area of which I'm not quite sure how firm the ground is. I lock my truck down and actually go jump up and down on the area to find out exactly how firm the traction is. <--looks funny but works. (*_~) </p><p></p><p>If things aren't going your way, don't panic and get all bent out of shape, you'll tend to make more mistakes. I try to visualize myself as something like a downhill skier.... nice and smooth but making good time. </p><p></p><p> And finally, stay hydrated and consume proper nutrition throughout your day. It will pay huge dividends. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck to ya!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Argize, post: 1046097, member: 22491"] Be safe and don't make driving manuevers that turn your load into scrambled eggs. I have a super sharp exit ramp from one interstate to the other and if I went the speed that most cars do I would hear packages tumbling off the shelf or sliding from one side of the floor to the other. I back off my speed and save myself tons of time straightening up my load or searching for dislocated packages verses being 5 seconds faster around the ramp. Too many inexperienced drivers try to make time with their driving only to lose tons more having to reorganize their load and playing "where's waldo" trying to find pkgs. As stated previously, set up little sections in advance. It beats getting back there and rummaging around at each and every stop. If you're going to have to back into a driveway, dock, etc. do a good "drive by scan" as you pass the driveway, don't just only use your mirrors to see what's behind you. Learn to look both high and low. Speaking of mirrors, set them up perfect during your pretrip, they are your "eyeballs" and it's a much better feeling having them spot on as you navigate your day. When in doubt get out and check it out. I deliver in a rural area and sometimes I'll have to back onto a grassy/dirt area of which I'm not quite sure how firm the ground is. I lock my truck down and actually go jump up and down on the area to find out exactly how firm the traction is. <--looks funny but works. (*_~) If things aren't going your way, don't panic and get all bent out of shape, you'll tend to make more mistakes. I try to visualize myself as something like a downhill skier.... nice and smooth but making good time. And finally, stay hydrated and consume proper nutrition throughout your day. It will pay huge dividends. Best of luck to ya! [/QUOTE]
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