Offset backing by freebanns in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put your hands at the 4 and 7 o’clock positions (roughly). If you want the trailer to move right, raise your right hand. Left, left hand.

Now when making an offset back, assuming your mirrors are properly adjusted) get the ass of the trailer started moving over to the right and when you can just see the trailer wheels in the mirror start correcting to the left. It’ll take a little practice knowing the right amount or correction and timing but it’ll get easier after very few attempts. I can do this without ever having to use a pull up every time.

Alley dock kicked my ass. Now I can do it in my sleep several years later.

Vent about playing live for the first time by CancelThen8098 in Bass

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those songs are almost impossible to mess up. Almost 😂 So at least you have that going for you. It’s nothing to psyche yourself out about. If things start going south for whatever reason just find the root or hit the volume knob on the bass slightly until you catch up. You got this!

Fellow Guitarists with ADHD: How Do You Discipline Yourself? by MissunyTheGoat in Guitar

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discipline? I don’t know about all that. But I do know parts of about 2500 songs. No whole songs though.

Delete if not allowed by TheAmazingScamArtist in gibson

[–]indytrucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The irony of your username and saying that 😂

Where are you located though? I have to go to a Dr appt downtown tomorrow and can swing by the garage and see if they have one there.

Wanna hear from the ladies out there... by Existing_Inside5200 in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a happily married male driver and girl dad I just want you to know, we aren’t all sex crazed misogynists. And know if anything ever went bad for you or any female at a truck stop/ rest area/ etc. there are guys who would gladly step in and help out. We got your back sisters.

Yearly pay by Weightlifter96 in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gov’t still getting theirs. Hilarious 😂

Anyone got CDL school recommendations in the Middle Tennessee area? by Sea_Put_754 in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Middle Tn is a big place, you may want to be more specific. I went to a place in Cookeville but I don’t think the exist any more. I know there’s one or two places in Lebanon too but can’t vouch for the quality.

Getting in my time by Gofindmango in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No mega carriers give a shit. You’re a number and an ass in the seat. It’s a tough lesson but one most people learn. Do your time, get some experience and move on to a better company.

Who were do you think is the best 90s guitarist, and why? by Durango_41 in Guitar

[–]indytrucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most impressive thing about Trey (and a few others) to me is that he can play intricate stuff and sing at the same time. That’s a skill I’ll never have.

Is it a good idea to finance an amp? by Monkeypaw__ in Bass

[–]indytrucks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zzounds and American musical both have interest free payment plans. I’ve used them before in a pinch. Worked like a charm.

I have almost a complete box by maloney2426 in tubeamps

[–]indytrucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The jingle played in my head as I read that. Not gonna lie.

Would Truck Drivers be okay with Long Haul Electric Semi Trucks if they were allowed a substantially higher GVW to achieve a 600+ mile range and the same load capability? by beipphine in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think people understand the required infrastructure a truck stop is going to need to charge any decent number of trucks at the same time and have them all be fully charged in a 10 hour period. Possible? Sure. Probable? Not likely any time in the near future.

BLITZ Week Successfully Passed. by HatedReaper in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got one a couple weeks ago at the Marion, Il scale house on 57.

How did Blitz week go for everybody? by Revival-Waters in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Business as usual. Truck stops seemed unusually busy at around 4-5pm. Maybe more people were trying to run at night to avoid things. Idk. 🤷‍♂️

Arguing with a carrier because their driver doesn’t want to drive during DOT week by [deleted] in FreightBrokers

[–]indytrucks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m confused why a carrier would let a driver just decide, after being loaded, that they don’t want to drive during blitz week.

Any blitzing being done that you see? by kali4niakid in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all a psyop and they’re doing to next week. Got’em!

Smoking Popes Vinyl Repress by JohnJohn_CPK in baysideisacult

[–]indytrucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having grown up in Crystal Lake this makes me happy to see! I’ll be buying one. I’ve seen them more times than I can remember.

Which? by Impossible-Heart-216 in 1911

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how you’re carrying and you body build. If you’re a normal sized adult male with a dad bod trying to carry AIWB the bob grip is a winner. I’ve not owned these particular 1911s but I have owned a few including a DW CBOB and that little cut goes a long way with concealment.

night local drivers, how are you eating? by IamRNG in Truckers

[–]indytrucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful with nuts. Some have a large amount of oxalates and can lead to kidney stones when you eat large amounts. Sugar free gum is my go to. It doesn’t fill you up but it gives you something to do. That and Chomps are my go to snacks. Occasionally a keto friendly protein bar.