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<blockquote data-quote="Rick Ross" data-source="post: 3439665" data-attributes="member: 51847"><p>IMO, the biggest thing to watch when your new is when you put a pup in next to a longbox to your right. We've had a few drivers get zoned in on their driverside mirror and hit the trailer on the right with the tractor. You really need to be aware of all your surroundings. </p><p></p><p>My approach to backing varies depending on the tractor I'm driving and where I'm putting the trailer. Some of our Kenworth tractors have twice the turning radius of a Mack or Sterling. For a new driver the Kenworth is probably easier because it's harder to overcorrect. </p><p></p><p>Lots of new drivers struggle backing a dolly and stress backing one with a CNG because there isn't a back window. Centering the dolly is very important when you're new because you won't have the skills to pull forward and center it while attached to the lead. If you're building on the wall you need to be fairly straight so drivers can build sets next to you. I also feel embarrassed if my set isn't straight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rick Ross, post: 3439665, member: 51847"] IMO, the biggest thing to watch when your new is when you put a pup in next to a longbox to your right. We've had a few drivers get zoned in on their driverside mirror and hit the trailer on the right with the tractor. You really need to be aware of all your surroundings. My approach to backing varies depending on the tractor I'm driving and where I'm putting the trailer. Some of our Kenworth tractors have twice the turning radius of a Mack or Sterling. For a new driver the Kenworth is probably easier because it's harder to overcorrect. Lots of new drivers struggle backing a dolly and stress backing one with a CNG because there isn't a back window. Centering the dolly is very important when you're new because you won't have the skills to pull forward and center it while attached to the lead. If you're building on the wall you need to be fairly straight so drivers can build sets next to you. I also feel embarrassed if my set isn't straight. [/QUOTE]
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