Celadon/Quality Drivers Im So Ready For This!!
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Yeah, driving a rig is strange that way - you have your good days and bad days and that never goes away. Even after 15 years of driving I would get days where I couldn't back up to save my life! The next day I could've won a national backing competition. Nobody really knows why that happens, but every experienced driver will tell you it works that way. You just have to roll with it.
When you say "double shift" are you talking about double clutching or is there something else you're talking about??? Just wondering if there is some new pieced of lingo I need to start scouring the interweb for?? 
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
When you say "double shift" are you talking about double clutching or is there something else you're talking about??? Just wondering if there is some new pieced of lingo I need to start scouring the interweb for??
I was tired. I meant double clutching..
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
When you say "double shift" are you talking about double clutching or is there something else you're talking about??? Just wondering if there is some new pieced of lingo I need to start scouring the interweb for??
I was tired. I meant double clutching..
No problem at all...you're ALLOWED to be tired..
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
UPDATE:
We are now approaching week 3. We got a 3 day weekend which in my book was nice but I would prefer to be on the range practicing. This past week was a good one! I have finally been double clutching with out errors and even down shifting properly my instructor gave me an "atta girl" and that felt good. I really picked it up fast with him .. we are now heading back on Tuesday to start practicing more and those that scored the highest this week will be testing. I am not sure if I am ready or not I still have some backing issues but will keep at it. I have my 4 point down and my in cab I haven't missed any all week. now to work more on my Pre Trip and backing especially the parallel
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Believe me, almost nobody ever feels ready for the final CDL exam. But you'll do perfectly fine. Just keep working at it and never doubt yourself. Many millions of people have learned to drive a rig and successfully passed their CDL exam, and so will you.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Update!! I am now going into my 6th week and still havent tested. I am getting frustrated but again I will smile and go on with my day. I am basically just on the backing range and practicing and praying to the truckig GODS that I dont lose my ability to drive as its been over a week since I had any drive time. A new class has come in and another coming on Monday HOLY CRAP guys slow it down.. Its a bit disorganized at the moment and a few other choice words but as of the last I heard women are being held back at this point but yet they just recruited 31 coming in on Monday (do not understand how these people think) There are no trainers for another 8 weeks from what I was told.. I am not trying to give up however am about to go to another school I would be done by now!! As far as my ability I can drive a truck I had the highest scores I could get for the last eight days I drove so of course they pulled me from the truck then my backing is down pat without any pullups and only one get out I have my pre trip memorized and perfected and my in cab and 4 point I can say in my sleep so I guess I am just left overs that will live at Celadon for the next however long.. sorry just frustrated and disapointed in this school
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Just hang in there little lady. This hurry up and wait stuff is what a truck driver gets lots of. So, just keep it in your mind that these are important lessons your learning about this new career you've started. Unfortunately the ladies get held up a little longer at the starting gate sometimes because of a lack of trainers for them.
And believe me, there will come a day when you'll be grateful you had all that extra backing practice. I drive a flat bed truck and don't have to back up nearly as much as some of the van drivers, but even I am surprised at the amount of blindside backing maneuvers I've come across at shippers. I love a good challenge though, so I back it on in there with a grin on my face.
Just try and be patient, your number's coming up!
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
Yeah, it's totally understandable that you're getting impatient and would like to get out there but try like crazy to stay relaxed and positive. Old School is right, you're going to be facing situations like this constantly on the road. They'll give you a load with a schedule so tight you can barely get a moment of rest, and then you'll finally arrive at the destination just to sit for 10 hours waiting to get unloaded. So use this time to practice being positive, patient, and just live in the moment. Try to let things just slide off your back without a concern. It's about the most important ability a truck driver can have.
Also, don't try to understand the what's, why's, and how's about these trucking companies. Large corporations are very hard to figure out and because you're new to trucking that's going to make it that much more difficult to understand. A lot of what they do will not make any sense. Sometimes it's because it doesn't make sense, sometimes it's because they have an agenda you're unaware of. So just try to focus on doing whatever you're being asked to do and just roll with it. You'll be out there before you know it and things will be great for ya.
I was looking over your progress in the High Road Training Program and I noticed you did very little of the logbook section and none of the Weight & Balance section. I think working on those would be time very well spent because that information is critical to your everyday life out there.
Do you know how to calculate fuel burnoff?
Do you know how to implement the split sleeper berth rule?
If you're stuck in heavy traffic in a snowstorm and you're about to run out of hours on your logbook, can you use the two hour safe haven rule to continue on legally? Are you familiar with the two hour safe haven rule?
If you have 34,680 pounds on your trailer tandems and 33,200 on your tractor drives, are you legal? If not, which direction do you slide the tandems and how many holes should you move them?
If you have 12,600 pounds on your steer axle, you're in the state of Illinois, and your steer tires are rated at 6,500 pounds, are you legal?
Those two sections will teach you that kind of stuff and a whole lot more. Before you know it you're going to be running solo and there isn't going to be anyone around to give you the answers - you'll be on your own. There's a ton of information to learn yet - keep at it.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Logbook:
A written or electronic record of a driver's duty status which must be maintained at all times. The driver records the amount of time spent driving, on-duty not driving, in the sleeper berth, or off duty. The enforcement of the Hours Of Service Rules (HOS) are based upon the entries put in a driver's logbook.
Sleeper Berth:
The portion of the tractor behind the seats which acts as the "living space" for the driver. It generally contains a bed (or bunk beds), cabinets, lights, temperature control knobs, and 12 volt plugs for power.
Tandems:
Tandem Axles
A set of axles spaced close together, legally defined as more than 40 and less than 96 inches apart by the USDOT. Drivers tend to refer to the tandem axles on their trailer as just "tandems". You might hear a driver say, "I'm 400 pounds overweight on my tandems", referring to his trailer tandems, not his tractor tandems. Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as "drives" which is short for "drive axles".
Tandem:
Tandem Axles
A set of axles spaced close together, legally defined as more than 40 and less than 96 inches apart by the USDOT. Drivers tend to refer to the tandem axles on their trailer as just "tandems". You might hear a driver say, "I'm 400 pounds overweight on my tandems", referring to his trailer tandems, not his tractor tandems. Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as "drives" which is short for "drive axles".
HOS:
Hours Of Service
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Today was definately a NEW DAY!! I did a offset back all on my own and got to drive quite a ways by the Indy speedway so that was cool as hell. I learned a lot and I was able to double shift and do it correctly still need to work on breaking in time, but I feel a lot better that I am improving every time I try.. I just had a bad day yesterday and I am back on my game!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.