Semi truck drivers..lack of concern ??
Many excellent drivers out there and have safety concerns for others, but I have come across a few AH's from time to time. Most recently crossing the Mississippi River at Memphis the bridge is so old ...
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Bird Freak wrote:For a while California was pushing people on unemployment to truck driving schools. Friend of mine went that route, never passed backing but somehow passed the school and got a CDL... she claims she can't backup and never needed to (mostly hauling garlic from farm - processing plan). How can you get a CDL without knowing how to back a rig???
As a ex semi owner operator I can tell you there are a lot od drivers out there with just enough training to do books and quick inspections to get by. Should not be on the road solo. There are also a lot of RV drivers out there that fit the same description.
Craziest truck drivers I've ever seen were in northern CA mountains hauling logs.. those guys drive the mountain roads like it's a race, I learned to use whatever pullout I can and just get out of the way... there's no winning that..
