Backing into Docks
- Thread starter TeamCaffee
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I agree with you on Thank God I am not the only one. I can only admire women and men that do this solo. With both of us watching we end up going the wrong way or missing a customer. When we get into a bind and have to back out we have another person watching for us. When we have just had enough we can take a break and let the other take over for awhile. The solo's have to be the strongest people I know. I have gotten a lot better about backing into areas after this post, and I do all the paperwork also. The one thing I still do not do is fuel the darn truck and still do not strap down our cargo. I will help with the cargo but Bob knows exactly how he likes everything positioned so am a helper, folder of blankets, and a gofer. If we have a costomer that is interfering a little bit I also become the distractor so Bob can get the job done.
Best Ckr
Try to keep your head and eyes moving to watch out for the dangers, but remember it's like shooting a gun keep your eyes on the "site".
If you are trying to back up to a dock either aim for the yellow line, the dock bumper, or anything else.
But remember there are 2 mirrors, aim for the same thing on both sides.
But the best thing is what works for you. Drivers with 30 years have trouble from time to time.
Try to keep your head and eyes moving to watch out for the dangers, but remember it's like shooting a gun keep your eyes on the "site".
If you are trying to back up to a dock either aim for the yellow line, the dock bumper, or anything else.
But remember there are 2 mirrors, aim for the same thing on both sides.
But the best thing is what works for you. Drivers with 30 years have trouble from time to time.
pelicn
Veteran Expediter
>I admit that I let the husband do the backing while I do all
>the paperwork/his logs too ....thank god I am not the only
>one!
Be careful, DOT frowns heavily on that. Logs are a legal document to be completed by signer of that log.
As far as the backing, I do much better in a straight truck than I did in a tractor/trailer. Sometimes that dang trailer had a mind of it's own LOL
Great advice given in this thread!!
>the paperwork/his logs too ....thank god I am not the only
>one!
Be careful, DOT frowns heavily on that. Logs are a legal document to be completed by signer of that log.
As far as the backing, I do much better in a straight truck than I did in a tractor/trailer. Sometimes that dang trailer had a mind of it's own LOL
Great advice given in this thread!!