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Yep, Got me!!! LOL!

 

only on MY own damn board- and Truckers Forum -- but I guess since I only go with one Username/Handle on all these Industry boards-- it's easy to find me.

No, I'm under the understanding that I'm only censored from mentioning their Name, customers, rates, problems, or anything negative about their business.

but not General trucking topics.

Like just this week, I've learned the hard way- that during any "hazardous" driving condition- all you need to do is place your flashers on- then you own the road- and are free to swerve your rig into passing trucks with total legal protection.
That's right folks.... better think twice, three times before attempting to pass ANY truck this winter.. especially if they are driving like "rookies" and running up on/following another truck. Just back way the frack off- and let several other drivers "interact" with you/ pass you. After all, experienced "professionals" ALWAYS park their trucks with the first snow flake- according to Nebraska State Police Super-Trooper.
"Why are you out here! Why are you trying to drive in these conditions" he asks as 8 more semis pass us by.

16 winters of hearing the "trucker stories" of the phantom truck that "ran me off the road"-- personally, I always figured- It would be to much a blow to my ego to admit another Truck-- scared me, or pushed me into the median. But, finally, almost!

 

Here is a nice piece of equipment to own to get you moving in the event you get stuck in the snow/ice: Emergency Tire Chains for Heavy Duty Trucks

We refer to them in the LTL biz as "digouts"....they are like tire chains but use only 1-2 lengths and go on very easy and quickly.

I made a couple pairs myself for $2.00 in parts at the hardware store. I've gotten stuck in parking lots, pitched docks, on hills, etc and I've ALWAYS been able to get out with these gizmos.

 

Okay.... I don't know WHO this Shabadoo guy is, but I don't buy the idea that he is the reincarnation of CFM.

First: CFM would NEVER be "helpfull" to OTR guys.... or anyone ELSE!

Second: Not enough animosity or condescension in his post.

Third: This "remedy" was discussed a year or two ago, and it wasn't CFM who offered this advice.

However, this IS good advice. I actually saw a guy do this on his POV because he was towing a small truck and got stuck in front of me last night. I had to help him get going (to get OUT of my way,) but it worked. And I suppose it would work for a big truck in some cases.

 

Colt mentioned that "MOMENTUM" is your friend. That is entirely true. I've seen many, many trucks that could not make it to the top because they lost too much momentum on the way up. I've had one time when I could not get by the trucks that were unable to make it to the top. Only one in all the years I've been driving. All the other times, I've been able to maintain momentum and make my way past those that didn't have enough speed to make the top. No, I do not suggest that you go 70 mph at the bottom so that you can make it to the top. But 20 will have you spun out less than half way up. 35 to 40 will give you a far better chance of making the top without having to stop because of spinning. Slow down for bad roads, absolutely, but also have enough momentum to keep moving.

Also, keep in mind, that at times, road conditions can be bad enough that even the engine braking torque, without an engine brake, is enough to break traction with your drives. I've also seen guys trying to hold down their speed with the brakes while trying to go down a slope. It's sort of a balancing act to be able to keep up enough speed on the way up, yet be going slow enough at the top that you can afford to pick up speed on the way down. While I see more trucks get into trouble going up, I've also seen guys get into serious trouble trying to go down the other side.

I don't know what kind of improvements they've put into the '08, '09, or '10 models. But I can tell you that every truck I've driven with ABS has been the same so far. The monitoring of wheel rotation by the ABS computer seems to be pulsed, just like the braking. So, what happens at about 10 to 15 mph, when a car can't stop for the stop sign and slides out into the intersection in front of you. Without thinking, your first instinct is to jam on the brakes. My first instinct has become to pray there is nothing between me and the curb. It seems that at low speeds, jamming on the brakes locks up all the wheels at the same time. And, the computer says "TRUCK IS STOPPED". Instead of releasing the brakes to get the wheels rolling again and maintain steering, they all stay locked up. You find yourself sliding sideways toward that curb. Chances are that the whole rig will stay parallel to the direction of original travel, but will slide down from the crown of the road until your tires hit it. With no curb, you could keep on going. It could be a nasty surprise when you expect the ABS to do something useful.

 

Well I guess that means we can't drive on I-80 in Wyoming from November through at least April. :-)

 

works for me:lol:

 

I'm with you. One of the places I absolutely HATE driving. Unfortunately I seem to run about 10,000 miles a year across there in WY... yuck!

 

I have picked up in Angels Camp coming out of Stockton. I don't think I would recommend this highway but it is scenic. I also do not think that all of 49 is a truck route.