The Basics

E-Logs / Logbooks / Hours of Service

  • 10h / 11h / 14h / 70h-8d / 30m Rule
  • Split Sleeper Berth Rule

8 Corners

2 Pivot Points

2 Handles

Backing / Routing / Scaling

Turns / Lane Changes / Parking

  • Signal Early / Make sure they see you
  • Buttonhooks / Reverse Buttonhooks
  • Drive the tandems while watching the tractor

Mountain Driving

  • Stab / Snub Braking
  • Controlled / Steady Braking
  • Engine / Jake Engine Brakes
  • Emergency Stops / Escape Ramps
  • Usually have enough brake to stop once

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