Maiden voyage of the titanic.. please advise

803898

{"text":"My first load was boxes of Gatorade and my company made me take the 191n through Arizona and utah.. and didnt tell me about the 6, 8, and 10% downgrades with hairpin turns. I literally almost died. \n\nmy next load (current) was 45k lbs of beer in kegs through wyoming on the 80w, and I got pushed off the road by wind while I was taking an exit to park up for the night (exit 221 to the Sinclair travel center). I'm about to get towed to the shop for repairs and then I have to do some safety stuff at the main terminal I think...\n\nmy questions...\n\n1. are there any tips for seeing the yellow ramp speed limit signs when the sun is in your face? \n\n2. is it true that its illegal to slow down on the highway, even to take an exit? I've been told that by trainers and I'm not seeing how that's safe at all, especially when the ramp is 20mph and it's raining, like in the bigger cities.\n\n3. can my company fire me for not wanting to drive in high wind situations (35+)? I'm not saying I won't, but they tried to dispatch me with mattresses (10k lbs) on the same route, and I'm sure I would have ended up a cross on the highway.... what's the protocol for that kind of thing?\n\nI'm trying to do my best to drive safely and awarely and i feel like my company is giving me pro routes and less than ideal equipment to do it with... I'm only an ELD, I've had my license less than a month... when can I find a new job? or how do I explain my concerns to my superiors without getting written off as a chickenshit driver?\n\nI used to drive up armors for the army... it wasnt half this bad.\n\n\n\n","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}

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803898 发表于 2019-09-13 18:27:32 see, that's my first instinct, but I got in serious trouble for it in driving school, and my driver mentor was always tripping on me about it. I dont get it. I'm just going to slow down before the off ramp and if it gets me a ticket like some drivers say it will, I'll just take the ticket to court.

","text":"Safety first, what’s your hurry? I traveled to whole lower 48 and always took my time going down hill, use lower gear , engine brake and nothings to it! You won’t even have to touch your foot brake, ","replyToPid":207311}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"1 just think the exit speed is 30 mph or less. \n\n2 no it’s not illegal just need to have your turn signal on to let everyone behind you know your intentions. \n\n3 they can’t fire you for being though 35mph winds is nothing in Wyoming. The state does close the road to light trailers when the wind is bad. \n\nYou as the driver are in control if you don’t feel safe pull over. Just let safety and dispatch know and keep them updated. \n\nCome winter Wyoming has snow ice with 80 mph winds. Where the road was closed for weeks. ","replyToPid":0}

310244

{"replyTo":"","text":"New job? Uber Eats.\n\nPro routes? Every highway is a pro route...\n\nI’m sensing OTR trucking MAY not be a good  choice for you... ","replyToPid":0}

803898

{"replyTo":"","text":"nah, I'm gonna keep on trucking. one mistake doesnt define a whole career. I was a little shaken up when I posted this, and I thank all the drivers who gave advice on the situation as a whole. I have the weekend off before I do a safety course and I'm going to bring some things up to my company's office people, and I'm also taking full responsibility for just not being cautious enough. im going to tentatively say, \"lesson learned\" and move on with a new and safer mentality.","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Just remember going down hill you can always speed up but not always be able to slow. The crazy super truckers that come off steep grades at 80+have a blinker and accelorator. Slow down for conditions or limited site /curves. Always signal .03 out from your exit others SHOULD know you're going to slow for exit. Be safe and take care.","replyToPid":0}

310244

{"replyTo":"","text":"“2. is it true that its illegal to slow down on the highway, even to take an exit? I've been told that by trainers and I'm not seeing how that's safe at all, especially when the ramp is 20mph and it's raining, like in the bigger cities.”\n\nThe posted speed limit is a MAXIMUM.... in IDEAL conditions. It is not a minimum.\n\nDrive according to conditions... and those include weather and traffic. Err on the side of caution and safety. \n\nIf you need an extra 10 seconds to slow down, take it.\n\nMy advice: when you know of or see the exit you want to take... begin the steps to decelerate so the exit process is smooth, safe and stress free.\n\nAnd always remember to signal, in advance.","replyToPid":0}

310244

{"replyTo":"","text":"“1. are there any tips for seeing the yellow ramp speed limit signs when the sun is in your face?”\n\nI use the sun visor, sunglasses and my hand when necessary in order to  see important objects ahead of me when the sun is low on the horizon (morning or evening depending on your direction of travel).\n\nSecondly, all exit ramps are reduced speed. Whether I see the posted speed sign or not, I’m reducing my speed on the ramp dramatically. Be cautious. Be safe. Drive to the conditions. On a turning exit ramp, I’ve never seen a truck flop for going too slow.\n\nThe more ramps you take, the more comfortable you’ll become. Go easy at first and you’ll understand over time what is expected  by law AND the real world experience.","replyToPid":0}

803898

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310244 发表于 2019-09-13 16:38:37 New job? Uber Eats.\n\nPro routes? Every highway is a pro route...\n\nI’m sensing OTR trucking MAY not be a good  choice for you...

","text":"eat a fat one guy. nobody asked for your lip.","replyToPid":207262}

83379

{"replyTo":"","text":"I train drivers and always advise them to slowdown!","replyToPid":0}

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803898 发表于 2019-09-13 17:56:01 eat a fat one guy. nobody asked for your lip.

","text":"ok peanut butter boy. but you did just wreck your rig because of wind on an exit ramp.  Dominos 🍕 is hiring","replyToPid":207296}

803898

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83379 发表于 2019-09-13 18:20:28 I train drivers and always advise them to slowdown!

","text":"see, that's my first instinct, but I got in serious trouble for it in driving school, and my driver mentor was always tripping on me about it. I dont get it. I'm just going to slow down before the off ramp and if it gets me a ticket like some drivers say it will, I'll just take the ticket to court.","replyToPid":207307}

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83379 发表于 2019-09-13 18:20:28 I train drivers and always advise them to slowdown!

","text":"And they don’t listen to you , now we no who to blame for all them swift videos lol , I’m sure as a trainer your sitting on edge of your seat with impressions of your hands on the dash , ","replyToPid":207307}

803898

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633306 发表于 2019-09-13 18:35:37 If you don’t feel comfortable in the wind park your truck. Wind & ice are two things you can’t control that will kill you and “FYI” when 80 & 70 are shut down because of these things hwy6 is good way in & out just take your time

","text":"noted sir and thanks a million for the info","replyToPid":207318}