Steep Downgrades? - Prime Inc TNT
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Now I tried that once,years ago in my old '83 S-10 Blazer going down the I-15 on Cajon Pass, for chits n giggles (4 speed stick) and I don't know if it's true in a tractor, but.......I only went maybe 1 mile coasting in neutral, until I smelt my trans starting to stink really bad! And quit the coast!
I don't know that I'd want to get back on that truck. Going down a hill in neutral is a death wish. You've now intentionally given up all the additional tools the truck has to offer, engine braking by choosing the proper gear and of course the Jake Brake.
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Carl,
That video is a hard to watch, but it could save lives as an example of what not to do. I've shown it to several drivers I work with. If your trainer doesn't understand your concerns I'd show it to him too. Good luck.
I watched the video a couple of times. I so much wanted to steer to the right in my head!
If you are ever turning, including off ramps, and think you just might slightly feel the truck rolling to the outside, get under the load by straightening out the turn. You are better off (like staying alive & uninjured) running off the road and landing shiny side up than tipping over.
I hate to say it, but that video reminded me an awful lot of my accident. I could literally feel what he was going through as I saw the tractor get pulled over. Granted, I don't think I was being as reckless as he was, but take it from someone who actually went through it: IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME! Better to be safe than sorry, that's my motto nowadays.
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Depending on the load weight, the grade and weather I say go down only as fast as you feel safe and can control the truck...With Jakes on High, Stab as needed..!
Ken C.
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Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
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