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Articles
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A Driver's Journal |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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A journal of a driver's daily trials and tribulations on the road. |
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Air Brakes 101 |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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(Members Only Section) An overview on the Air Brake System. Added to Driver's ABC's in 4th Edition, not yet available online. |
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Asleep at the Wheel Pie |
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Author Patrick Michael Date March 25, 2003 |
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Driver fatigue and related wrongs in the trucking industry. If you truly want to understand the industry, read this! |
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Backing |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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Does backing really have to be so hard? An understanding of angles will help a lot. |
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Citizen's Band Radio |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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The Citizen's Band Radio - the way truckers communicate. Some help and guidance about what to buy and how to set up. |
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CDL Mills |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2002 |
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CDL Mills can set you up for failure! Know what to watch out for. |
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Coupling/Uncoupling |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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(Members Only Section) Hooking and unhooking the tractor trailer is not particularly difficult, but there is no margin for error! Added to Driver's ABC's in 4th Edition, not yet available online. |
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Courtesies |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2001 |
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The courtesies drivers extend to one another. |
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CRASH |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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Is this group really for trucking safety... just what is their agenda, anyway? |
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Dispatchers |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2001 |
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It is in your best interest to be able to get along with them! |
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Driver/Trainer: Tips, Hints & Advice |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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Are you considering becoming a trainer or are you one now? This article should help you better understand your trainee and therefore, understand how to best teach him or her. |
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Forget All You've Learned |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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No, not really... A good attitude with your driver/trainer is essential, though. |
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Free Carrier Training... Or Is It? |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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Compare free training to others to see what the real cost is. To use spreadsheet online, Excel & Office 2000 required. Can download older versions. |
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Hours of Service |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2001 |
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Hours of Service - aka - The Driver's Daily Log. |
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Hours of Service, The New Rules |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 5-1-2003 |
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The new Hours of Service will go into effect Jan 4, 2004. A simple overview and critical commentary about them. |
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Mountain Grades |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2001 |
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You don't have to be afraid of mountains... but you do need to be very careful. |
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Old Timers |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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You might be surprised at how much Old Timers can teach you! |
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Owner Operator |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2002 |
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You really want to be an Owner Operator? If you are a new driver wanting to become an O/O, read this... but don't say I didn't warn you. |
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Pre Trip Inspection |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2002 |
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Terminology and detailed list of what to check on the Pre Trip Inspection. |
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Road Rage |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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(Members Only Section) Road rage is abundunt and easy to catch... Keep a close check on your attitude. Added to Driver's ABC's in 4th Edition, not yet available online. |
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Rollover |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2001 |
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What causes rollover and how to avoid it. |
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Seeing America |
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Author Patricia Dalton Date 2002 |
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Trucking doesn't have to be all work! |
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Thank You |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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My thank you to the drivers who have helped me along the way... |
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Those Crazy Four Wheelers! |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2003 |
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(Members Only Section) You just can't believe what some of those four wheelers will do sometimes! Added to Driver's ABC's in second printing of 4th Edition, not yet available online. |
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Truckin' Online |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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A few ways to get online and stay in touch when on the road. |
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United States Interstate System |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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Do you know the basics of the US Interstate system? Map reading and trip planning basics - an essential element of your job. |
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What to Take With You |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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The items recommended that you take with you on the road while in the training period. |
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Winter Driving |
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Author Newbiedriver Date 2000 |
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Most of us don't like winter driving, but you still gotta truck in the Winter. A few tips to help you get through it. |
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