limeyphil:
always carry:
jump leads,
socket set,
bag of pigs blood,
bolt cutters,
spare air dryer filter,
4’ scafold tube,
screwdrivers,
muslim deterent,
wheel brace,
crossbow,
photo copy of driving licence,
photo copy of passport,
anti muslim cream,
toilet roll,
and a copy of the koran.
and if you have any more room in your work bag these a must for if you do tramping or the odd night out - always be prepared
Haynes Manual for truckers
tube of ‘No more nails’
gaffer tape
extra long/strong cable ties
spare digi tacho paper
spare digi tacho card
spare paper charts
soldering equipment
pocket size acetylene torch
pocket size welding equipment
mini grinder (for wheel clamps)
sledge hammer
smaller hammer
t-cut (it’ll buff out boss)
silencer
crow bar
balaklava
powdered water packets (just add water)
nightvison goggles
trip wire
proximiy mines (place on floor around the trailer incase you get some ‘vistors’
a shovel
a mop and bucket.
when you hook up to a trailer and take the dead man off, dont just walk away from the truck like the ■■■■ who did this today an promtply rolled down the slope an smashed into my dads truck resultin in it being heavily damaged and needing a lot of work !!!
WTF is it with all the coupling up horror stories, the way it’s told on here, it seems you’re lucky to escape with your life every time you do it
It’s a simple enough process, find the correct trailer, reverse under said trailer, using the mirrors & air suspension controls to make sure the tractor/trailer height match, hit the pin, gently pull forward to check the jaws have locked, apply parking brake, switch on all lights, put on dog clip/suzies/number plate/wind up legs (in any order you like) check for roadworthiness & load securement/seal number, then get in cab, attempt to pull away, reapply parking brake, get back out & release trailer parking brake, get back in cab & drive away, piece of ■■■■
A lot of drivers will have gone through the mistakes, ripping off airlines, dropping them on their knees, forgetting parking brakes & finding themselves the wrong side of the door of a now moving vehicle, many of us have posted on here about such things, I for one have [zb]ed em all up at some point, but I’m still alive, I know a few drivers have been killed or seriously injured by such things, but statistically you’re more likely to be killed by a donkey than by a coupling related accident (that’s a fact) so don’t sweat it
On a donkey related theme, it is illegal to keep a donkey in a bathtub in the State of Georgia
one thing i try to do is get to know security guards, forklift drivers etc. on any sites you go to regularly, never stress if they can’t deal with you straight away, just tell them it’s cool and you’ll be ready when they are (if you’re paid by the hour, why hurry?). Most of the time they’ll appreciate you not harrassing them when they’re busy and one day when you’re pushed for time they’re more likely to help you out. Plus stress is bad for you, i’ll not die for my job.
Tip for Mr Cockney pulling for MSC tipping at Silkwood M1 J40.
Don’t come into our yard screaming and shouting at goods in staff you want to be tipped straight away, especially when your the only container (45’) to be tipped, Then screech away after 1 hour nearly taking me out (on foot with my hi-viz force field on) as well as almost putting yer truck on its side as you mis judge the ramp out of the gate, cos not only will you now be sat waiting for several hours when you come again (goods in really do have the power), if I see you we’re gonna have a chat if you know what I mean.
Sometimes some truck drivers are their own worst enemies!
On a donkey related theme, it is illegal to keep a donkey in a bathtub in the State of Georgia
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Also a donkey is unable to see all four of it’s legs at the same time.
bullitt:
If you are planning on sleeping in your cab, be it for just one hour or away for a couple of weeks you should seriously consider getting one of these…
Oh, by the way, for those who are a wondering…its a smoke alarm!!
Oh i thought that if you pressed that red button a couple of sidewinder missiles would take out the pesky nissan mirca
Especially like adjusting the mirror for a blindside reverse!
And speaking of reversing…
My night time reversing is a bit ‘iffy’, is there a knack to this as my normal ‘reference’ points don’t seem to work!
Adjusting the mirror is a good idea, but on most trucks it doesn’t go far enough out to be able to see the end of the trailer if you need to get any amount of angle on, which ofcourse usually you do.
Also, don’t forget to put it back to normal position before you go back on the road. Easily forgot!
newmercman:
WTF is it with all the coupling up horror stories, the way it’s told on here, it seems you’re lucky to escape with your life every time you do it
I know a few drivers have been killed or seriously injured by such things, but statistically you’re more likely to be killed by a donkey than by a coupling related accident (that’s a fact) so don’t sweat it
On a donkey related theme, it is illegal to keep a donkey in a bathtub in the State of Georgia
You mean you couple trailers up without doing a 17 page risk assessment?
If you drive a twin steer unit, always remember to lift the mid steer axle when empty, you can also do this to manouvre into very tight places…Speaking of tight places, when you are sent into London to drop where it is only for a rigid vehicle You may have to block the road whilst unloading, you will be threatened by all and sundry, be nice to these people, that really puts them off verbally abusing you further, if this doesn`t work, call the Police and tell them your life is in danger.
Do not under any circumstances, let the tail of your trailer swing out to purposely damage the vehicle that belongs to the bloke that refused to move to let you in…The satisfaction that you get will become addictive
There are nutters out there and it is not wise to write a cheque with your mouth that you are unable to cash with your physical ability Fortunately I am proficient in the martial arts and used to fight in Thai kickboxing competitions…Useful experience.
I reckon if you are nice to everybody, you will have a lot less stress and be unloaded more quickly, this is only my experience.
Most importantly though…Enjoy what you are doing, never allow pressure to get to you and remain calm at all times, nothing is ever that important that you need to risk your or other people lives for.
newmercman:
WTF is it with all the coupling up horror stories, the way it’s told on here, it seems you’re lucky to escape with your life every time you do it
I know a few drivers have been killed or seriously injured by such things, but statistically you’re more likely to be killed by a donkey than by a coupling related accident (that’s a fact) so don’t sweat it
On a donkey related theme, it is illegal to keep a donkey in a bathtub in the State of Georgia
You mean you couple trailers up without doing a 17 page risk assessment?
