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What educaconal requierments are need for a tractor -trailer truck driver?
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∙ 13y ago
None, although companies tend to be reluctant to hire someone who doesn't at least have a GED.
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Is it smart to flip off a tractor trailer driver?
It's childish and pointless.
Where can you purchase a Whaletail?
A Whale Tail is a sleeper part of a tractor trailer. This would be the area the driver sleeps. You can buy them from any tractor trailer sales company or you can also try Ebay.
How can tractor trailer accidents be avoided?
There are a variety of tips in order to avoid tractor trailer accidents. Some of these tips are for the driver not to drive longer than they can physically stand. If they need to take a break, then they should.
What is a good following distance if you are behind a tractor trailer?
You always want to ensure that you are far enough back that you can see the mirrors of that tractor - this also ensures that the driver can see you.
How many points can a tractor trailer driver have?
From what I understand, having a California Commercial Driver's License Class A, you can have up to 4 points before your license is suspended.
How do you drive a tractor-trailer?
It takes many hours of practice to acquire the skills. Also you have to learn the laws that effect you as a driver.
Do you need a class a or class b cdl for linehaul driver?
Depends on the vehicle. You can run line haul in a tractor-trailer or straight truck. If you're running a tractor-trailer, you need a Class A. If it's a straight truck, you need a Class B.
What is average salary for tractor trailer driver?
A company OTR driver average is about $60k per year. A local driver about $40k per year. Experience plays a significant part in income.
What should a forklift operator do prior to loading or unloading a truck or trailer that is connected to a tractor?
Ensure the trailer is backed firmly against the dockEnsure the driver has pulled both the tractor and trailer air brakesEnsure the trailer wheels are chockedEnsure that platform from the dock to the trailer is firmly in placeEnsure that the trailer is secured to the dock via the mechanism which comes up and clamps onto the trailer's DOT bumperEnsure the light outside the dock is displaying RED (and not GREEN)
What is line haul trucking?
Transportation of freight between cities (or points). A tractor-trailer driver who picks up a product in one city and transports it to a customer in another city would be considered a line haul driver. An end-dump tractor-trailer driver who picked up refuse from a transfer station in one city to dump it at a landfill in another city would generally not be considered a line haul driver.
How long does it take to complete the average accredited tractor trailer driver training program?
Completing the average trailer driver program will take about 9 months. This is due to the fact that you must have a certain amount of real life driving before you are lisenced.
Was George Marvin Cagle the driver of a tractor trailer that ran over a car and killed two people?
Yes, he spent time in prison
