This is what I have so far

We will be driving 24' box trucks loaded w approximately 9,000 to 12,000 lbs of our friends in the back. Accelerating, braking, and turning need to be done with this in mind.

Acceleration should be gradual and steady. No sudden jumps of RPMs should be necessary. While we must maintain some conformity to the traffic pattern and speed, there is no need for moving faster than absolutely necessary.
Sudden bursts of acceleration are not only going to do throw everyone in the back around, it also impedes the vehicles ability to smoothly shift gears as we gain speed.

Braking and deceleration should also be gradual and steady. It is imperative that we maintain a healthy distance from the vehicles in front of us so that we can anticipate any events we may not be able to see. There may be situations where we are required to quickly brake, but we should be mindful of our passengers.
Because of the weight of the passengers it will take longer to brake than it will with an empty truck. This should play into the distance we allow ourselves to decelerate and then brake. There is absolutely no reason to hold your foot on the gas and race to the point in which you have to apply the brakes. Let your foot off the gas early, allow the vehicle to lose some speed, and smoothly apply the brakes as needed.
At 55 MPH it will take about 6 seconds to stop a truck and the truck will have traveled about 512 feet.

Turning is possibly a very dangerous situation if the vehicle is moving too fast to make the curve. We will be top heavy. And depending on the make and model of the vehicle it could be very top heavy. For example Penske trucks have a higher box compared to Uhaul trucks.
Common sense may play into how much we need to brake when taking turns and curves, however there are usually signs along the road with recommended speeds in black on yellow. This is not a suggestion. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPEED STATED.
When coming to a turn, decelerate by letting your foot off the gas well before you know you will have to brake, gradually apply the brakes and bring your self down to the proper speed before the turn, and lightly accelerate through the turn to maintain speed. We should be traveling at the proper speed before the turn begins.
While turning on city streets use your mirrors to ensure you are not cutting them to close.

We should be looking 12-15 seconds ahead. This is about a city block in town and on the hiway about a quarter mile. We should all be able to determine how far a quarter mile is with a few quick jogs down the road if you are not familiar.

Mirrors should be checked and adjusted before departure.

Blinkers should be used well in advance of any turn.

Hazards should be used in the event we need to pull over.

When you see a bump coming up that you need to brake for but have too little time to reduce your speed as needed, it is better to eat the bump and bounce a little than it is to slam on the brakes and bounce our passengers around a lot.

*take a corner

Hey man, Im putting together a bit of a tips and advice for driving the trucks. Any advice or anything you think is crucial?

This is what I have put together so far

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Truck notes


Speed - Acceleration and Braking

TURNS -

Bumps

Anticipating bumps

9000 - 12000 lbs of our friends

Merging

Reversing


We will be driving 24' box trucks loaded w approximately 9,000 to 12,000 lbs of our friends in the back. Accelerating, braking, and turning need to be done with this in mind.

Acceleration should be gradual and steady. No sudden jumps of RPMs should be necessary. While we must maintain some conformity to the traffic pattern and speed, there is no need for moving faster than absolutely necessary.
Sudden bursts of acceleration are not only going to do throw everyone in the back around, it also impedes the vehicles ability to smoothly shift gears as we gain speed.

Braking and deceleration should also be gradual and steady. It is imperative that we maintain a healthy distance from the vehicles in front of us so that we can anticipate any events we may not be able to see. There may be situations where we are required to quickly brake, but we should be mindful of our passengers.
Because of the weight of the passengers it will take longer to brake than it will with an empty truck. This should play into the distance we allow ourselves to decelerate and then brake. There is absolutely no reason to hold your foot on the gas and race to the point in which you have to apply the brakes. Let your foot off the gas early, allow the vehicle to lose some speed, and smoothly apply the brakes as needed.
At 55 MPH it will take about 6 seconds to stop a truck and the truck will have traveled about 512 feet.

Turning is possibly a very dangerous situation if the vehicle is moving too fast to make the curve. We will be top heavy. And depending on the make and model of the vehicle it could be very top heavy. For example Penske trucks have a higher box compared to Uhaul trucks.
Common sense may play into how much we need to brake when taking turns and curves, however there are usually signs along the road with recommended speeds in black on yellow. This is not a suggestion. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPEED STATED.
When coming to a turn, decelerate by letting your foot off the gas well before you know you will have to brake, gradually apply the brakes and bring your self down to the proper speed before the turn, and lightly accelerate through the turn to maintain speed. We should be traveling at the proper speed before the turn begins.
While turning on city streets use your mirrors to ensure you are not cutting them to close.

We should be looking 12-15 seconds ahead. This is about a city block in town and on the hiway about a quarter mile. We should all be able to determine how far a quarter mile is with a few quick jogs down the road if you are not familiar.

Mirrors should be checked and adjusted before departure.

Blinkers should be used well in advance of any turn.

Hazards should be used in the event we need to pull over.

When you see a bump coming up that you need to brake for but have too little time to reduce your speed as needed, it is better to eat the bump and bounce a little than it is to slam on the brakes and bounce our passengers around a lot.

Thomas is working on visuals to inject in the middle

Thanks. Im not great with grammar. Any edits are welcomed for sure.

Ryan's additions

Pre trip inspection
It is important to check several key elements of your vehicle before even climbing into the cab. Some may require a second set of eyes to check, while you are behind the wheel.
Turn signals: front d/s, rear d/s, front p/s, rear p/s
Brake lights: rear d/s, rear p/s
Headlights: front
Horn

Check to ensure mirrors are not damaged, and a license plate is present (we were pulled over in Chicago 7/20 because there was no license plate on the truck)

The moral of the story here is give them NO EXCUSE to pull us over - they will be looking for one

Your notes say 24’ box truck, those are very rare so I’m guessing it’s 26’

Turning- a truck of this side turns very widely. Ensure you have the room to do so before trying and WATCH your mirrors for the swing of the box

Based on what

So I did a promat run last night on my way back from that side job. If I hadn't I wouldnt have seen I my tire was quickly going flat.

Thanks man

If you have anything else to add please send it my way

No we are doing the hike

I will be there on the 4th.

Ah yeah I figured something like that

I recently bought the 5.11 Skyweight. I like them. Took a while to really break in, but even right out of the box they were the most comfortable ones Ive owned

The weekend after this let's get that squares away for you. Whats it doing now

I am willing to drive out to his place and help yes.

This sounds like an intake or fuel issue. Is the check engine blinkin? That would be a misfire if so. If not it is either the pump or possibly a miscommunication on the computers part for the intake

Where are these at?

I know you have a pile on your plate, but would you like to edit those pics or the words or should I

Should I edit what I can and post as is I mean. Working off my phone so its difficult

Okay rad. If you need me to do anything else just let me know

Reviewed.

Is there anyone in here that has driven for a demo before

Im AR too... just not in name

What part of AR you in? Im in NW although the name says different

I am free to do the chat meeting tonight if it is still on

I'm recording some stuff so if someone could hit me on threema to tell me whats up thatd be sick

Buy a small bottle of whiskey and sip it while chasing it w tea with honey cayenne black pepper white pepper lots of garlic and any hot sauces you have. Rest and eat protein and lots of fats

Alright fellas, we only have a few days. How's everyone doin

Did the van get fixed?

I thought it was the catalytic coverter

Could be an issue w elevation changes.

Good to go

Those 02 sockets suck. Common issue. Is this under the car or the hood? Because it doesnt sound like the CC

Hmm. Strange. How is it running? I have a trick to make any CC work but we need a few things at the ready

Last thing we want is to end up stranded

If you can tightly pack a ratchet set, two good sized crescents, needle nose, allen wrenches, phillips, flathead, smaller oil wrench, zip ties, bailin wire.

I can help with some of that as well, but dont have a good way to pack them in a small way. My smallest tool box is in my wifes rig

@Marshall OK come hang

@Leo AR spare fuses if you got em, I have a handful, electrical tape, 16-18g wire, and a good flashlight

Lol I was meaning bigger, but thats a bit much

I will see what fuses I have. I think they might have went w my old c10 though. Thing blew em all the time

Yeah lets do this. Mmmmmbig truck renegades

I'll put something together. I'll figure something out

Read and understood

I have an opportunity to do a meeting/ call around 8pm central Friday night for the pool party. I assume we will still be on the road. 45 min. Its mainly me listening and taking notes. Would this be doable with our schedule? If not its not a big deal. Just rsvping w them

Okay cool. I'll let them know and reschedule. The tooic may be useful to you as well. But I'll go over that when I see you. A handful of PF guys are also in this thing so you might have already heard.

Topic*

I need to know where I am meeting my first shuttle homies at. No longer Jesse's place? Are you guys coming to mine? If the latter I need to figure out the parking situation

It can be done easily but I need to shift things around or get ahold of the pastor at the church in town

I will have my wife warm up bags of sheperds pie. You can cut a whole in the bag and drink it like its a cake icing bag.

If that doesnt sound appealing, I bet you dont even like potted meat

And probably piss sitting down

It looks good to me. Will we have a chance to go over this again prior to the event? Hopefully with some sort of birds eye map in hand?

So long as we are all driving slow and deliberate the poles shouldnt be an issue.

Heard

Roger its samuel

Im trying to call tou on cecil ok telegram

It is paramount importance you call me asap

Ben its samuel va

Whats the status on veh exch

Proof of id: you gave me a big pack of url posters

This is sam VA

Are you safe?

Whwew are you?

?

Messags me

@JohnNada88

This is cecil telegram

Anyone heard from clark? I will try to contact on 3ma and report back at the next stop

We are in WV. Not sure where. Expected arrival in STL by 11-1130

Right on.

We're good. Still grinding

Home. If you guys want to call me Driver_OK thats fine. Or maybe I can finally get an AR instead of just being OKay

After being back at work now for about 5 hrs I want to just go do another demo already

Negative.

Ah. Idk. Im hearing chatter.

Im not sure I know who you are

I have travelles w carl before.

Traveled.

No. Ive never even heard your name I dont think. Whatever pf leadership has going on w karl made its way to another circle Im in because there was a big chat that he was in or whatever. They all flipped out and a few of us wrangled them down. I told them they were being retards and acting without class and that someone needs to inform org heads, be patient, and quit telling entire groups about rumors

I told them Im not going to bother pf while they look into it because they arent going to tell me until I need to know anyways, plus im not privy to whats up.

I told one guy that whoever tipped him off needs to be his update for what he brought

No clue. Tbh I think he is a dork. And I personally wasnt inpressed. But I have no suspicions from my experience. He just seemed like a spergy kid.