Maintaining Your
Equipment
6
Module C
OVer the Road
Training
Table of Contents
Booklet 6 Objectives
Plan Time for Learning
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Activity – Practice Backing: Door #11
Keep Track of Your Backing Practice
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En-Route Inspections
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En-Route Vehicle Safety Inspection
Cargo Inspection
Activity – Perform En-Route Inspections
Hazmat Load Inspection
En-Route Inspection Quick Checklist
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The Trailer Refrigeration “Reefer” Unit
Avoiding a Refrigeration Short Cycle
Cargo Height Guidelines
Reefer Controller Units
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SmartReefer2 Model
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Maintaining the Reefer
Frequency of Reefer Maintenance Checks
Activity – Prepare the Reefer for a Trip Assignment
Reefer Pretrip Check
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Keep Track of Pretrip Checks You Do
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Initiate Manual Defrost
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Keep Track of Manual Defrost Starts
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Reefer Inspection
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Keep Track of Daily Reefer Inspections
Setting the Temperature on the Reefer
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Policy on Product Temperature
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Pre-cooling and Cleaning the Trailer for Load Pickup
Time Needed for Pre-Cooling the Trailer
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Activity – Set the Reefer Temperature
Checking Load Temperatures
During Loading
Claims Department Telephone Number
Monitoring and Responding to Reefer Alarms
Activity – Monitor the Reefer While En-Route
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First Edition, Version 2
Keep Track of Monitoring the Reefer While En-Route
Charging Cable
Managing Fuel Costs
Traveling Speed
Idling
Progressive Shifting
Fuel Optimization
Monitor Fuel Efficiency Using the Qualcomm
Fuel Cards
All Fuel Cards (Company and Independent Contractors)
During every 24-hour period…
Specifications Unique to Each Type of Fuel Card
Comdata Fuel Card
Flying J Fuel Card
Cash Advances
Common Problems with Fuel Cards Not Working
Off-Net Fueling by Company Drivers
What is off-net fueling?
Use the Fuel Optimizer
Consequence of Fueling Off-Net
Lost Fuel Cards
Information about Fuel Maps and Fuel Optimizer
Preventive Maintenance and Repair
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Keeping Maintenance Costs Down
Driving Techniques to Keep Costs Down
Tips for Lowering Maintenance and Repair Costs
Human Mistakes, We All Make Them
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Getting Stuck
Forgetting to Check the Fuel Level
Forgetting to Release the Trailer Brakes
Losing Your Key
Dead Batteries
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Tractor Auxiliary Heaters
Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting
If You See…
If You Hear…
If You Feel…
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If You Smell…
Activity – Take Preventive Maintenance Steps
Answers to Activities
Activity – Set the Reefer Temperature
Bill of Lading #1
Bill of Lading #2
Bill of Lading #3
Booklet Quiz
Activity – Take a Quiz Using the Qualcomm
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Booklet 6 Objectives
Completing all the activities in Booklet 6 will assist you
in improving your professional driving abilities by:
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Practicing backing maneuvers.
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Showing knowledge of fuel management techniques
by operating the vehicle in a manner that will increase
fuel efficiency.
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Performing en-route vehicle inspections.
Operating, monitoring, diagnosing and reporting
malfunctions of the trailer refrigeration unit.
Performing routine maintenance checks and simple
repairs to avoid breakdowns and ensure long life of
parts as well as safe and economic operation of the
vehicle.
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Plan Time for Learning
Done
Plan to do:
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When
Activity: Practice Backing: Door #11
Driving
Activity: Perform En-Route Vehicle
Inspections
On Duty
Activity: Prepare the Reefer for a Trip
Assignment
On Duty
Activity: Set the Reefer
On Duty
Activity: Monitor the Reefer While EnRoute
On Duty
Activity: Take Preventive Maintenance
Steps
On Duty
Activity: Take a Quiz Using the
Qualcomm
On Duty
For some drivers, this booklet takes 3 hours to complete.
An effective learning approach for some apprentices is to
first review the topic and driver checklists and then
complete the activities.
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Backing
Activity – Practice Backing: Door #11
Note: For safety, your trainer will need to be with you at
all times while practicing backing. There are no
exceptions to this rule.
If you need to review steps in backing, refer to Module
A, Booklets 1 and 2.
Remember to spend time talking about backing with your
trainer. You should try to get at least 2 of the required 15
backing practice sessions to complete this booklet.
This activity gives you practice doing a forward
serpentine and straight line back. You may need to do
this type of maneuver if a customer sends you to one
dock and then, after you have completed your back,
decides to have you back into the next dock instead. If
you get this request, the forward serpentine and straight
line back will help you re-position smoothly.
What you should do:
Step 1
For this activity, you can use a parking lot
that has at least two empty parking spaces
next to each other. Think of this as if it were a
docking situation.
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Step 2
Set-up and back completely into the space on
the left first. Stop and set your brakes.
Step 3
Use one of you hazard triangles and place it
in between the two spaces at the opening of
the space as shown in the diagram. This will
give you a clear reference point dividing the
spaces.
Step 4
Now pull forward and do a serpentine to
position your vehicle in front of the space to
the right. You want to set-up to back into the
parking space to the right of the first space
you backed into.
Step 5
Follow through by backing completely into
the space.
Step 6
Keep track of your backing practice sessions
in the table provided.
Keep Track of Your Backing Practice
Date
Start
Time
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End
Time
Where did you get your backing
practice?
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Step 7 What do you feel you still need to work
on in your backing? Set specific goals
with your trainer.
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En-Route Inspections
An en-route inspection is a check of the rig’s systems and
controls during the trip. Most often, this is done while
fueling or during rest stops. Items checked during enroute inspections are to ensure safety. There are three
parts of the en-route inspection:
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Vehicle Safety Inspection
Cargo
Hazmat (if appropriate)
You are gambling with your safety as well as your
paycheck if you do not do en-route inspections.
Once you have the steps down, you can do the inspection
in just a few minutes. The time you spend can save
HOURS of downtime by avoiding a breakdown.
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En-Route Vehicle Safety Inspection
Do a safety inspection every time you stop by following
these steps.
En-Route Vehicle Inspection
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Check all lights on tractor before dark. Check
at every stop when driving at night. Check for
damage and that they are clean. Check that
they work. This includes:
; Dashboard lights
; Headlights (high and low beams)
; Four-way flashers and signal lights (front
and rear of tractor)
; Turn signals (tractor)
d
Use an air pressure gauge to check tires on the
tractor.
On each tire check for the following:
; Air pressure of 100 PSI or pressure that is
recommended by manufacturer in owner’s
manual or on sidewall of tire
; Overheating
; Damage
; Tread depth
; Proper mounting
; Spacers and remove any objects trapped
between dual tires
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En-Route Vehicle Inspection cont.
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Check the glad hands
Listen for audible leaks in the air lines
Check that air and electrical lines are
properly secured
Check the air pressure in the air brake
system
Get out and look
at the reefer
display panel
every four hours
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Verify the setpoint is correct and matches
the BOL required temperature
Check the return air temperature
Check for alarm codes
Make sure the coupling at the fifth wheel is
securely attached to the tractor
Inspect the:
; King pin
; Locking jaws
; Locking jaw release arm
; Position of the fifth wheel glide plate
; Trailer apron
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En-Route Vehicle Inspection cont.
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Inspect the brakes
by looking for a 90
degree angle and
rod travel of 1 ½ to
1 ¾ inches
Look for
overheated brakes
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Perform the same checks on the trailer tires as
those done on the tractor tires.
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Check all trailer lights when checking tractor
lights:
; four-way flashers and signal lights
; turn signals (trailer sides and rear
including the top of the rear of the trailer)
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Check rear doors of trailer for:
; Security of latch
; Damage to parts
; Security of load seal
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Check for damage and clean all:
; Glass
; Mirrors
; Reflectors
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Cargo Inspection
This inspection is a Federal regulation. Inspect the
cargo within the first 25 miles of the trip if possible.
Continue to make the periodic cargo safety checks
throughout your trip.
Note: A sealed load can only be inspected at the time of
loading. DO NOT break a cargo seal to perform an
inspection without permission from the claims
department.
En-Route Cargo Inspection
c
Examine the cargo for shifting by looking for
the trailer leaning to one side or, in the extreme
case, bulges on the outside walls of the trailer
d
Check the rear door, latches, and locks for
signs of tampering
e
Monitor the reefer temperature
Activity – Perform En-Route Inspections
An en-route inspection is a safety check of the rig’s
systems and controls during the trip. Most often, this is
done when changing drivers (if a team is driving), while
fueling, at a rest stop, or at a weigh station.
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What you should do:
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Step 1
This activity requires that you conduct the enroute inspections for the remainder of your
apprenticeship. Following is a checklist you can
use to remind you of the safety checks that need
to be done while en-route.
Hazmat Load Inspection
Federal regulation states that you must check tires every:
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Time you park OR
2 hours OR
100 miles
Notify Emergency Road Service immediately if tires are
losing air pressure or are overheating.
En-Route Hazmat Inspection
c
Check for overheated tires. If your tires are
overheated, cool them immediately and call
800-897-1801 and listen to the prompts to
reach Emergency Road Service.
d
Check the air pressure of all tires. The tires
should be cold when you check the pressure. If
tire air pressure is below 100 PSI, add air to
increase to 100 PSI or as recommended by tire
manufacturer.
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Check that all required placards are still
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displayed, secure, and clear of debris.
Make sure the tractor and trailer attachment is
secure.
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En-Route Inspection Quick Checklist
En-Route Quick Checklist
1: Tires
___ Check air pressure
___ Overheating
___ Damage
___ Tread depth (steer 4/32”, dual
2/32”)
___ Properly mounted and secure
___ Check spacers for debris between
___ Remove trapped objects
between dual tires
2: Trailer Doors
___ Latched securely, seal intact
___ No damaged parts
___ Open and check that cargo is
secure (unless sealed)
3: Coupling and Fifth Wheel
___ Inspect the kingpin
___ Locking jaws
___ Locking jaw release arm
___ Position of the fifth wheel
glide plate
___ Condition of the trailer apron
4: Brakes
___ Check the adjustment of the
brakes
___ Look for worn / cracked lining
___ Look for wheel seal leaks
___ Check the glad hands
___ Listen for audible leaks in the air
lines
___ Check air and electrical
lines are properly secured
___ Check the air pressure in the air
brakes
5: Vehicle Lights
___ Check for damage
___ Check that they are clean
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___ Check that lights work
When to check lights:
___ Before dark
___ At night–every stop
6: Engine Compartment
___ Look for dripping fluids
___ Windshield washer fluid (if using
a lot)
7: Vehicle Glass and Mirrors
___ Check for damage
___ Check that they are clean and
clean as needed
8: Reefer – Every 4 hours
___ Verify setpoint is correct
___ Check the return air temperature
reading
___ Check for alarm codes
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
After First 25 Miles of Trip - Cargo
Inspection*
*A sealed load can only be inspected
at the time of loading.
Hazmat loads - Every time you
park: set brakes, check all dual tires
___ Check for overheated tires
___ If overheated, cool immediately
___ Check tires for air pressure
___ If tire air pressure is below
that recommended by the
manufacturer, add air
___ Check that seal is intact
___ Check that placards are still
displayed and are secure
___ Examine tractor and trailer
attachment
*Notify Emergency Road Service that
tires have lost air pressure or are
overheated.
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The Trailer Refrigeration
“Reefer” Unit
Refrigeration is the process of removing heat from a
location. In nature, heat always moves towards a cooler
location, object, or place.
Refrigerated trailers have units
mounted on the front (also known
as “reefers”) that remove heat to
maintain a constant temperature
within the trailer. This prevents
products from getting too hot or
too cold.
A reefer is not designed to change product temperature.
Instead, it is designed to keep the load at the same
temperature it was when it entered the trailer.
To maintain a steady temperature, a high-volume fan
located in the reefer unit blows air around the product
inside the trailer. The trailer floor has slats that allow the
air to circulate around the product. The air is drawn back
to the reefer unit, where the heated air is blown outside.
This cycle repeats while the unit is running.
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The refrigeration process is good only if air can move
freely all around the loaded product. If air cannot flow
freely, a short cycle occurs. When a short cycle occurs, it
stops the refrigeration process. You can prevent a short
cycle from happening that may destroy your load.
Avoiding a Refrigeration Short Cycle
Ways to Avoid a Short Cycle
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Keep the rear threshold of the trailer free of
product.
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Sweep the floor of the trailer to allow air to
circulate freely through the slats.
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Make sure that the chute at the top of the trailer
is in good condition and secure.
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Follow height guidelines when stacking
product.
Cargo Height Guidelines
Most trailers have a line marked at the top of the van wall
indicating the maximum height that product should be
stacked. Use this as your guide when loading product.
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Reefer Controller Units
Keep in mind there are different reefer units on our
trailers. Each type of unit may operate differently. If the
reefer unit on your trailer is not one mentioned in this
booklet, you may get the operating instructions for other
types:
1. In the reefer’s Operator’s Manual (your trainer
may have a copy of the manual in the truck)
2. From the document kept on or near the door of the
reefer
3. By asking your trainer for help
This booklet covers the operation of the Thermo King
SmartReefer2 model.
SmartReefer2 Model
The following illustration is the latest model of Thermo
King, the SmartReefer2. Many trailers will have this type
of reefer unit installed. Thermo King has simplified the
control panel from that of past models and made it easier
for drivers to operate.
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Here are a few things to keep in mind if your trailer has
this reefer controller installed.
Preset Modes
On a few trailers, the Claims Department has set up the
reefer to run in a continuous mode. If this is true for the
trailer you are hauling, do not change the settings. If you
have questions call the Driver Service Line to reach the
Claims Department.
Pretrip Check
The new SmartReefer2 units do not automatically start a
pretrip check when you turn the unit on. You will need to
activate the pretrip by using the buttons to select Pretrip
from the Menu. Then follow the instructions on the
control panel to begin the pretrip check.
Maintaining the Reefer
Frequent monitoring of the reefer, running a defrost cycle
and doing pretrip inspections and diagnostic checks are
important parts of a preventative maintenance program
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designed to minimize operating problems, breakdowns,
and freight claims.
Frequency of Reefer Maintenance Checks
Checks
How Often
Reefer Pretrip Check
Once a trip
Manual Defrost Cycle
ƒ If the temperature is 10
degrees higher than
setpoint
ƒ Before loading
Once a day
Reefer Inspection
Setpoint, return air temperature and
alarms
Every 4 hours
The most important action you can take to make sure the
reefer unit works properly is to inspect the reefer unit on
a daily basis. This way you will avoid problems that can
result from reefer failures.
The most important action you can take to avoid a freight
claim is every 4 hours verify the setpoint, monitor
return air temperature, and check for alarms.
CAUTION
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If you have a reefer that is not
working properly and you are close
to your drop off sight, do not take
the load to the customer. Instead,
call the Claims Department
immediately to report your
problem.
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Activity – Prepare the Reefer for a Trip
Assignment
As a driver of a refrigerated trailer, you are responsible
for the operation of the reefer and safety of the load. This
means that prior to departing with a load you are required
to run a pretrip check and do an inspection of the reefer
unit. Some loads, require that you prepare the trailer by
pre-cooling it, sweeping it and washing out the inside.
Reefer Pretrip Check
Running a pretrip check on the reefer will let you know if
the unit is working properly before getting too far in the
loading process.
What you should do:
Step 1
Run a pretrip check using the buttons on the
reefer control panel. Follow instructions
available inside or near the reefer doors. One
of the following three messages will display
on the panel:
[PASS TRIP] Green light: unit is ready for use
[CHECK TRIP] Amber light: check alarm codes, have
inspected
[FAIL TRIP] Green and Amber flashing lights: Shutdown
alarm, have inspected immediately
Step 2
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Make sure you run this check at least 3 times
during your apprenticeship. Keep track of
your effort in the table provided.
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Keep Track of Pretrip Checks You Do
Date
Start
Time
End
Time
Location when
you did the
check
On what reefer
model did you
do the check?
Initiate Manual Defrost
There are times you will need to defrost the reefer. One
time is before loading. Defrosting the reefer maintains
good airflow over the surface of the reefer’s evaporator
coils. Another time may be on the road when you find the
return air temperature is 10 degrees higher than the
setpoint.
Ice buildup is a natural process that happens during all
seasons of the year. It is similar to what happens to the
freezer in a home refrigerator. For the reefer to operate at
the setpoint, this ice buildup needs to be removed by
running a defrost cycle.
What you should do:
Step 1
Run a Manual Defrost using the buttons on the
reefer control panel. Follow instructions
available inside or near the reefer doors, or in
the unit’s operating manual.
Step 2
Make sure you do a manual defrost at least 5
times during your apprenticeship.
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Keep Track of Manual Defrost Starts
Date
Start
Time
End
Time
Location when
you did the
defrost
On what reefer
model did you
do the defrost?
Reefer Inspection
What you should do:
Step 1
Do a reefer inspection using the following
checklist. The inspection has two parts:
inspecting and servicing the reefer. This will
take about 10 minutes to complete. Make sure
you do this at least 5 times during your
apprenticeship.
Turn off the reefer engine to complete the
following checks.
Reefer Daily Inspection Checklist
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With the engine of the reefer off, verify that the reefer engine
oil is at the Full mark when the dipstick is threaded all the way
into the oil pan. Never overfill. It takes about six quarts of oil
to raise the oil level from the Add mark to the Full mark. The
dipstick is under the oil filler cap.
Visually inspect the unit for leaks (oil filter), loose or broken
parts, and other damage.
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Belts must be in good condition and adjusted to the proper
tension.
Check the electrical connections to make sure they are securely
fastened and free of corrosion, cracks, and moisture.
Check the battery terminals to ensure that they are tight and free
of corrosion.
Check the air restriction gauge. If the yellow indicator is down
to the red call Road Service.
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Make sure the condenser and evaporator coils are clean and
free of debris.
Check the engine coolant. The antifreeze protection must be
good to -30 F (-34 C). If you need to add coolant, add it to
the expansion tank. Do not remove cap if coolant is hot.
Check the defrost drain hoses and fittings to make sure they
are open.
Make sure that the doors and weather seals on the reefer are
in good condition. The doors should latch securely and the
weather seals should fit tightly.
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On older controller models, push the
controller access door firmly closed to
prevent damage to the controller.
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Check inside the trailer that the damper in the evaporator air
outlets moves freely, with no sticking or binding.
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Check the interior and exterior of the trailer for damage. Any
damage to the walls or insulation must be repaired.
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Check the fuel level to make sure
that there is enough fuel to
guarantee the operation of the
reefer engine to the next fuel
stop. Always add fuel to a
reefer on a loaded trailer
before dropping it.
Step 2
Keep track of your effort in the table provided.
Keep Track of Daily Reefer Inspections
Date
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Start
Time
End
Time
Location
when you did
the inspection
On what reefer
model did you do
the inspection?
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is not working properly.
Setting the Temperature on the
Reefer
To determine the temperature setting for any given load,
always use the temperature listed on the Bill of Lading
(BOL). The following is an example of a BOL showing
the required temperature that product must be kept at for
a load. Keep in mind that the BOL is the contract
between C. R. England and the shipper (our customer).
Refer to the reefer’s Operating Manual for instructions
on setting the temperature. If the manual does not exist,
ask your trainer how to set the temperature on the reefer.
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Follow the instructions on the BOL for setting the
cooling mode to either cycle sentry or continuous.
Make it a practice to circle the temperature on
the BOL and once your arrive at the dock, have
the customer sign next to the circle.
Policy on Product Temperature
Policy
If there is a difference between the temperature
listed on the BOL and the load assignment you
receive over the Qualcomm, use the setting listed
on the BOL and call the Claims Department
immediately to report the difference.
If you have any further questions about following the
proper reefer operating procedures, or how to continue in
general, do one of the following:
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Refer to your Driver Manual, “Reefer Operation”
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Contact Emergency Road Service by using the
Qualcomm, Macro 21 or by calling the Driver Service
Line for breakdowns of the reefer.
Use the Operator’s Manual from the manufacturer
Call 1-801-974-3293, between the hours of 7 A.M.
and 3 P.M. MST, for general questions about the
reefer.
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Pre-cooling and Cleaning the Trailer for
Load Pickup
If you are required to pre-cool and/or clean the trailer, do
these before you arrive at the customer location. Precooling the trailer gives the trailer time to get to the
correct temperature setting before you begin loading the
products.
Setting the setpoint a few degrees lower will not
make the unit cool faster, it only burns more fuel.
Time Needed for Pre-Cooling the Trailer
The cooling process may take between 2 and 6 hours.
How long it takes to cool the trailer depends on:
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Humidity level
Outside air temperature
How low the reefer has to cool
How new the trailer is (the newer the better the
insulation)
Because the walls, floor, and insulation of the trailer
retain heat, do not wait to start the cooling process until
you are en-route and/or waiting to pick up product.
Before opening the trailer doors when arriving at
the dock, turn off the reefer unit. If the reefer is
running, the motor on the reefer will force the
cold air out the door and allow warm air in, causing a
need to re-cool the trailer before you begin loading.
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Activity – Set the Reefer Temperature
Every load you will carry will have a bill of lading
(BOL). A BOL is the contract between C. R. England
and the shipper. As a driver, you are responsible for
verifying the weight and count of the load and make sure
it matches what you receive and what you deliver. As
well, you are responsible for maintaining the temperature
of the load as stated on the BOL.
What you should do:
Step 1
Read the Reefer Unit section to help you
complete this activity.
Step 2
On the following examples of bills of lading,
circle the temperature you need to set the reefer
to.
Step 3
If noted on the BOL, circle information about
the setting of cycle sentry or continuous mode.
Step 4
Look in the back of the booklet to check your
answers.
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Bill of Lading #1
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Bill of Lading #2
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Checking Load Temperatures
Always carry a pulp thermometer, and if allowed on the
dock, use it to make sure that the true temperature of the
product matches the temperature listed on the BOL.
Policy on Checking Load Temperature
Policy
Receiving stop pay and lumper pay is conditional
on pulping the load and recording pulped
temperature on bill of lading at each pick up. See
the Driver Manual, “Compensation, ‘Stop Pay’”
and “Loading, ‘Temperature’” for a complete
description of this policy.
During Loading
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the temperature
of the load is what is stated on the BOL. If the BOL
states that you and C. R. England are responsible, but the
customer will not allow you on the dock to pulp the
product during loading, get the customer to release C. R.
England and you, of responsibility for the load by
making a note of this on the shipping documents. Get
them to sign next to the note. If they refuse to sign, stay
professional in your attitude and immediately report the
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situation by calling the Driver Service Line to reach the
Claims Department.
Checking the Temperature of Product
During Loading
;
Take three-pulp temperature readings during
loading. Take one reading of product
temperature as it is being loaded onto the
trailer:
1. At the front
2. In the middle
3. In the back
;
Check the temperature on a number of
different pallets.
;
Avoid poking a hole in individual product
packages when pulping a load. Instead, put the
thermometer between the packages in a
number of different places on each pallet.
;
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Pulp produce under its skin.
;
Always run the reefer on continuous with
ice cream, yeast, produce, and meats. These
are tricky refrigerated loads, but some of the
most important for pre-cooling the trailer. For
example, ice cream is generally carried at –20
degrees Fahrenheit. Pulp at least one case on
each pallet and pulp it for two minutes. Write
Write the temperature readings on the BOL
(not the dock receipt).
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Checking the Temperature of Product
During Loading
the temperature on the BOL.
Claims Department Telephone Number
If you have any problems with load temperature or
condition, or the shipper refuses to allow you to note
incorrect temperatures on the BOL call the Driver
Service Line, 800-897-1801, listen for the number option
for Claims.
Monitoring and Responding to Reefer
Alarms
Over 200 alarms can show up on the reefer display panel.
You do not need to remember all of them. Lists of the
alarm codes are available in a number of places:
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The Driver Manual has a partial list in the “Salt Lake
City Yard Services and Procedures” section
The reefer Operator’s Manual will have a complete
list
Your trainer may have a color coded list
There is a list inside the reefer doors (if the doors have
not been replaced)
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The above listed references describe the reason for the
alarm as well as how you should respond in order to save
the cargo.
Example of a Reefer Controller Panel Displaying an Alarm
Activity – Monitor the Reefer While EnRoute
What you should do:
Step 1
Throughout the remainder of your
apprenticeship, you are required to monitor the
reefer unit. This means every four hours or
every time you get out of the cab, whichever is
more frequent, you need to interpret the readouts
on the reefer’s display panel and respond
correctly to avoid a freight claim. You are
responsible to monitor the reefer every drive
shift you are on for the remainder of your
apprenticeship. Look for:
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Setpoint against return air temperature
Alarm codes
In the table provided, write what you read on
the controller panel when you monitor the
reefer during the next 5 driving shifts.
Keep Track of Monitoring the Reefer
While En-Route
Date
Time
Setpoint
Temp.
Return
Air Temp.
Alarms (if any)
In all cases where reefer unit problems threaten the
condition of a load or you are not sure what action to
take to resolve a problem with the reefer, immediately
call the Driver Service Line to contact Claims
Department or Emergency Road Service.
Before you place this call, write down the alarm code
number(s) and make note of any other problems you see
with the reefer.
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Charging Cable
Most of the new units have a charging cable installed into
the reefer. The only thing you will need to do is to have
the truck pigtail plugged into the trailer and the key
turned to On. This eliminates the need to have jumper
cables attached to the reefer to keep the tractor batteries
from dying. If the reefer unit on your trailer has a
charging cable, there will be a red sticker on the front
door of the reefer indicating that it has the cable installed.
Check the fuse on the reefer jumper cables. If the fuse
has blown, you can get replacements free from the Parts
Department.
Managing Fuel Costs
Fuel mileage is the way you can tell if a driver can
handle the vehicle smoothly and easily. The driver that is
easy on equipment is usually a very efficient fuel user.
Each driver should understand three fuel management
areas: speed, idling and shifting.
Traveling Speed
Speed more than anything else has the greatest effect on
fuel mileage. It is a generally accepted rule that every
mile per hour over 50 decreases MPG by one tenth of a
gallon.
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Idling
Allowing a tractor to idle beyond the three-minute “cool
down” period is unnecessary and wasteful of fuel. A
tractor will use between 1/2 and 1 gallon of fuel per hour
during idle. This is zero MPG fuel mileage.
During cold weather, you will burn more fuel. For ideas
to control fuel use, refer to Booklet 7, Operating in
Severe Cold Conditions.
Progressive Shifting
In lower gears while speeding up, it is not necessary to
bring engine RPM all the way up to the governed speed
before shifting. Doing that uses fuel and serves no
purpose. Higher torque engines, such as the one you are
driving, require less shifting during pulling too. The
engine may be worked harder at lower RPMs for longer
periods than earlier engines. You will generally get the
best fuel mileage by keeping RPMs in the middle of the
range (around 1400 on most Cummins and Detroit Diesel
engines).
Fuel Optimization
C. R. England offers a feature on Qualcomm that can
help you save on fuel. The name of the program is Fuel
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Optimizer. Fuel optimization is a process where
Qualcomm, using real time information, looks at the:
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Trip starting point
Destination point
All points while en-route
Current gallons on board
Average miles per gallon of the tractor
Price of fuel at every stop along a route
The program is triggered at the T-call (*Macros 07 or 36)
or the E-call (Macro 05).The information the computer
gives the driver is only as correct as the information
given to the Qualcomm system. It is critical that you give
the correct amount of gallons in the tractor at your empty
call. The optimizer uses this information to figure fuel
needs to the nearest ¼-gallon. When you read the gallons
in the tank, be safe and round up, do not round down.
Monitor Fuel Efficiency Using the
Qualcomm
Following are the procedures for using the Qualcomm
system to help you monitor TIME, FUEL, MILES,
MILES PER GALLON, OVER RPM%, OVER IDLE%,
and OVER SPEED%.
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Qualcomm Fuel Information Procedures
Use the ENTER key to move the cursor from field to field.
Sign On Procedures:
• Press VIEW STATUS
• Press OPTION
Press the
Up OR
Down arrow key 4 times
• Press 2
• Enter last 6 digits of your Social Security Number
• Enter name,
Then press the
Enter key.
For Active Driver Information and to Monitor Idle%:
• Press VIEW STATUS
• Press OPTION
Press the
• Press 1
Up OR
Down arrow key 4 times
The Qualcomm resets for a new week each Thursday
morning.
Drivers do not have control over the price of fuel, but
they do have some control over how much they spend on
fuel. Using the Fuel Optimizer can help drivers monitor
how their driving techniques are effecting fuel
consumption. One of the biggest fuel wasters, that drivers
can control, is keeping a truck idling. Drivers can reduce
their fuel cost by lowering the OVER IDLE%. The lower
it is the more profitable it is for drivers and C. R.
England. By simply turning off your truck and staying at
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or below the company’s target idle percent, you can take
home hundreds of dollars extra each year.
If the temperature is extremely hot or cold and you are in
your truck, consider this your home and make yourself
comfortable. Remember, there is no reason to idle your
truck (with the exception of preventing your fuel from
jelling in extreme cold) while not in your truck. This is
wasteful. This waste costs you, as an independent
contractor, and C. R. England thousands of dollars each
week. Use the information from the Qualcomm to help
you make choices that are more profitable.
Fuel Cards
All company and independent contractors are given fuel
cards to use at C. R. England specified truck stops. C. R.
England has pre-arranged with certain companies to
provide our drivers with discounted fuel prices. You can
use the fuel cards at these locations.
The following explains how the two types of fuel cards,
Comdata and Flying J, are set up for your convenience.
All Fuel Cards (Company and
Independent Contractors)
Both types of fuel cards have specifications that you need
to be aware of to help you plan your trips.
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During every 24-hour period…
You can purchase 400 gallons of fuel for your tractor and
75 gallons of fuel for the reefer unit every 24-hour
period. For example, if you purchase 250 gallons of fuel
for the tractor at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, you may
purchase a maximum of 150 additional gallons of fuel for
the tractor between this time and 10:10 a.m. on
Wednesday.
This totals 400 gallons of fuel purchased in a
24-hour period. However, you need to have a
space of two hours between fueling. For
example, if you stop at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday
to fuel, you must wait until at least 12:10 p.m.
on Tuesday to fuel again.
Flying J’s fuel prices are usually good and many
independent contractors like to fuel at these truck
stops. If you are an independent contractor and
find yourself in a situation where you need to fuel at one
of the Comdata facilities in order to get to a Flying J
facility, just keep in mind that there needs to be at least 2
hours between stops. If you plan for this, you will not be
held-up waiting for time to pass in order to fuel.
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Specifications Unique to Each Type of
Fuel Card
Comdata Fuel Card
If you use the Comdata card, you are allowed to purchase
1 gallon of oil, antifreeze and windshield washer fluid
every 7 days. For example, on Wednesday (December 4),
you purchase oil and antifreeze for your tractor. During
the next three days, the weather was miserable, a mixture
of snow and rain. By Saturday, you are out of windshield
washer fluid. While fueling your tractor that day, you
purchase a gallon of windshield washer fluid. Based on
this information, answer the following question.
When can you again purchase a gallon
of:
Oil? ________________
Antifreeze? _____________
Windshield washer fluid? ____________
Look at the following calendar. You can purchase a
gallon of each of these items 7 days from the last time the
item was purchased. This means you can purchase
another gallon of oil and antifreeze on the following
Wednesday (December 11) and another gallon of
windshield washer fluid on December 14. Pretty simple.
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Flying J Fuel Card
You can buy 1 gallon of oil every 7 days from last
purchase date when using the Flying J Fuel Card.
Note: If you buy oil using a Comdata fuel card, you
must wait for 7 days to pass before you can buy oil from
either Flying J or a Comdata facility. This is also true if
you buy oil using the Flying J card. You must wait 7 days
from the date of purchase to buy oil from either Flying J
or a Comdata facility.
Cash Advances
Most drivers can get a $100.00 cash advance once a
week. The week resets early Sunday morning and
happens automatically unless Payroll puts a restriction on
cash advances to a specific driver. A restriction to a cash
advance can be placed on a driver because of serious debt
or money problems the driver may have.
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To get the cash advance, a driver MUST purchase at least
50 gallons of fuel. If 50 gallons of fuel is not purchased
and you try to get a cash advance, it will show up as a
rejection of the fuel card. If you get a rejection at a truck
stop, you will be told, “driver over gallon limit” or “over
limit” or something similar to this on the receipt for the
fuel.
How many gallons of fuel must you
purchase to get a $100.00 cash
advance?
_______
If you want to get a cash
advance and your tractor tank
is full, but you fill the reefer
tank, which only holds 30
gallons of fuel, you will not be
able to get the cash advance with this purchase. You must
purchase 50 gallons of fuel to get the cash advance once
a week.
Keep in mind, if you get $100.00 advance for the week
from your Comdata fuel card, you will not be able to get
an additional advance from the Flying J fuel card. The
same holds true if you take the cash advance from the
Flying J fuel card, you will not be able to get another
advance for the week from the Comdata fuel card.
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Common Problems with Fuel Cards Not
Working
If your fuel card does not work, it is most likely due to:
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Driver code is not dispatched on the truck for the load.
The easiest way to check this is to pull the truck
number up in the CHECK CALL ENTRY screen on
Qualcomm. If the driver code does not show up on the
Qualcomm display, your fuel cards will not work.
If there is more than one apprentice on a trainer’s
truck, the fuel cards for the apprentice listed as the 2nd
apprentice (3rd driver) on the truck will not be
activated. The computer has no way of seeing that the
additional apprentice is dispatched and therefore their
fuel cards will not work until they are dispatched as a
CAT 2nd seat or on their own truck after going
through the upgrade process. However, DMs can
switch who is the 2nd apprentice position.
A driver is trying to use the wrong fuel card…this
happens a lot. For example trying to use:
o Comdata fuel card at a Flying J facility
o Flying J fuel card at a Comdata stop
o Comchek Payroll card
Off-Net Fueling by Company Drivers
What is off-net fueling?
Any fuel stop that is NOT on the driver’s Qualcomm is
considered off-net. You must get permission from the
Fuel Manager or your D.M. to fuel at a different fuel
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stop. Use MACRO 28, Off-Net Fuel Request or MACRO
52, After Hours fuel request.
Use the Fuel Optimizer
If you receive a Fuel Optimizer on the Qualcomm, that
has fuel stops listed, that is where you MUST fuel. It
does not matter if a fueling stop is listed on the C. R.
England Fuel Map. The ONLY time a company driver
should use the C. R. England Fuel Map is if they
receive a “NO SOLUTION – USE FUEL MAP” message
on the Qualcomm. The only exception to this is if you
use the fuel map to find a place to fuel the reefer, but this
is only to fuel the reefer.
When is it okay for a company driver to
purchase fuel off-net?
__________________________
______
Consequence of Fueling Off-Net
If you are a C. R. England company driver and purchase
fuel at a location that is not on the company fuel map,
you will be charged a fee for fueling “off-net.” The
charge will be at least $15 for each off-net fueling. To
protect yourself from these charges, always get
permission to buy fuel off-net.
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Lost Fuel Cards
Think of these fuel cards as your credit card for fueling
your tractor and reefer and purchasing engine fluids. As
they say in the commercials, it is priceless, so keep it safe
and secure. If you do lose your card, it will be replaced
once, without a fee. If you lose it again within a year, you
will be charged $5.00 for each card replacement. This
does not apply to stolen cards or if the magnetic strip on
the back of the card is unreadable. The best advice for
your fuel cards is not to lose them. Losing a fuel card
could cost you money and valuable time while delayed at
a truck stop.
What are the consequences of losing a
fuel card?
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_____________________________________
_____________________________________
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Information about Fuel Maps and Fuel
Optimizer
To get a fuel map or find out more about the fuel
optimizer, go to the security station or the fuel desk on
the 2nd floor in Building 1 in the West Valley City office
or the Mira Loma facility.
If you have problems using your fuel cards and you do
not think there should be a problem, call the Driver
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Service Line, and listen for options: Other Services, and
Fuel or call the After Hours Line for help.
Preventive Maintenance and
Repair
The driver is the front line of a good maintenance
program. The equipment you operate is the tool you use
to perform your duties. You alone are best able to know
how well a unit is functioning
You are responsible for the safe and efficient operating
condition of your equipment. This requires that you be
able to perform basic maintenance while on the road
including replacing headlights and adjusting automatic
brake slack adjusters, etc.
Keeping Maintenance Costs Down
C. R. England needs the full support of everyone to help
keep maintenance costs down. Remember, every dollar
spent without need is a dollar that is not available to
improve paychecks or working conditions. If you feel
that the company has not been treated fairly, do not delay
in calling or visiting your DM or a maintenance manager
to tell them of the problem.
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Driving Techniques to Keep Costs Down
Preventive maintenance starts with the way you drive.
The inexperienced driver may think driving a truck
requires a lot of strength and a heavy hand to operate.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The expert
driver understands that being easy on the controls is
required to handle the vehicle smoothly. When shifts are
made, drivers must “finesse” the shift into place. The
clutch is used easily and smoothly so the engagement is
hardly felt. The brakes are pushed gently and smoothly,
always maintaining a very comfortable distance between
vehicles. The “smooth driver” takes pride in how gently
he or she can treat the equipment, and longer equipment
life is proof of the “artist’s” skill.
Tips for Lowering Maintenance and
Repair Costs
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Watching down the road for
obstacles so you can avoid them
keeps the underside of your rig
from being damaged.
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Keeping your speed down
and maintaining enough
following distance allows
you to slow gradually and
not wear out your brakes
with sudden, hard braking.
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Braking must be done with greater
distances in mind. Preparation for
stopping at lights and stop signs must
begin sooner.
To extend the life of your brakes, come off the top of
a hill at a slower speed and maintain that slower speed
until you see the bottom of the hill, especially if the
hill is unfamiliar to you. Longer brake application
intervals at lower application pressure will create less
heat on the brakes. Hard braking, coming off a hill,
will create brake heat very quickly. Let gravity help
you slow your vehicle before you crest the hill. As
you come down the hill, using your engine brake will
extend the life of you brake pads.
Keeping an eye on your
gauges helps you see
early signs of problems
so they can be corrected
before serious engine
damage occurs.
Smoothness and a soft touch when shifting gears are
more important than speed in the life of your
transmission and in driving safely.
Never give up the safety of the vehicle or the life of the
transmission for the sake of a quick shift.
Human Mistakes, We All Make Them
Emergency Road Service receives calls regularly that are
not related to equipment breakdown. They are related to
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humans being human and making mistakes. Calling for
emergency road service can be very expensive for the
company as well as for you. A tow can cost anywhere
from $250 to $3,000. This does not take into account the
time lost, which on the average is three to five hours of
downtime.
Following are a few tips to avoid making silly mistakes.
Getting Stuck
New drivers sometimes misjudge the weight of their
vehicle and how easily their vehicle can get stuck in dirt,
gravel or sand. Avoid making judgments about the
strength of the surface from inside the truck. Get out and
look. You are in an 80,000-pound vehicle that can easily
get stuck. A professional driver knows that getting off
pavement nearly always results in a tow.
Do not park on packed dirt, sod, or gravel parking lots
even if you see other large trucks parked in these areas.
While it may look OK, some spots in the lot may be
harder than other spots, some trucks may be lighter than
yours may be, and weather can change quickly turning a
dirt surface into a mud hole. (Refer to Booklet 7, A Safe
Place to Wait It Out for recommendations on pulling over
during bad weather conditions.)
Attempts at making a U-turn often result in trucks getting
stuck and needing an expensive and unnecessary tow.
Read Booklet 5, “U-Turns Should Be a Last Resort,” for
alternatives to making a U-turn.
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Forgetting to Check the Fuel Level
Check your fuel level often. Check your trip plan as well
as a map to ensure you can make it to the next scheduled
fuel stop on the amount of fuel you have. Do not bypass
scheduled fuel stops or fuel less than recommended.
Forgetting to Release the Trailer Brakes
If you do not have a load, it is easy to forget to release
the brakes. You are used to feeling a pull when you first
take off and, when you do not have a load, it is easy to
forget that the pull you may be feeling is because the
trailer brakes are still engaged.
Losing Your Key
Keep an extra truck key in a safe place. A good place to
keep an extra key to the tractor is on your person. Use a
light chain or string to keep an extra key around your
neck, or keep one in your wallet.
Dead Batteries
The reserve power of your truck
batteries is limited. You may not be able
to start your truck if you use too much
battery power while the truck engine is
not running (and not charging the
batteries). The easiest way to save
battery power is to make sure equipment that is not
needed is off (i.e. refrigerator, marker lights) when the
truck is parked.
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Every piece of equipment you use that runs off the
battery is using a specific amount of amperage.
Amperage is the amount of charge that is being used
from the battery. There is also another value, amperage
hours (amp hours). An amp hour refers to the amount of
time that an item can operate based on the life of the
battery charge. The four batteries on your tractor-trailer
have a combined maximum of 100 or less amp hours
before the low voltage disconnect is set off.
If you use too much power and drain the battery down to
12.2 volts, a low voltage warning (a buzzer) will go off
for a few seconds. When you hear the buzzer, you will
lose inside lights, plugs, and Qualcomm. The tractor will
be able to start with 12.2 volts. To get things working
again, start your truck to get the voltage up to 13 volts. In
warm weather, it will take about 8 hours to charge the
batteries fully; in cold weather, it will take even longer. If
the battery is drained lower, to say 11.5 volts, there will
not be enough electrical power to start the engine. In this
case, call Road Service.
Some trailers are
equipped with a
tractor battery
charging system that
will help keep your
tractor batteries
charged as long as the
reefer is running and
the tractor key is
turned to ON. These
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trailers have a red sticker on the front of the reefer door.
If the trailer you are pulling does not have this system,
you will need to connect jumper cables from the reefer to
your tractor batteries to help keep them charged when
you are stopped. You will need a special set of smaller
jumper cables to use for this purpose. If connected when
you first stop, the reefer can help the truck batteries stay
charged, but it is not powerful enough to fully charge the
tractor batteries once they have run down.
If you do not know how to connect the jumper cables,
stop and speak with the shop or call the Driver Service
Line to reach Emergency Road Service.
Always disconnect the jumper cables connected
to the reefer BEFORE starting your vehicle.
The chart below will help you figure amp hours
available. Add up the amps of the appliances running and
then divide the total amps in use into 100 to figure the
amount of time the items can be in use.
For example, if you wanted to run:
Qualcomm
Dome lights
Alarm clock
Electric blanket
30-quart refrigerator
VCR
Coffee maker
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1.0
0.5
5.0
6.5
2.0
+13.0
30.0
You would be
able to run all of
these for a little
over 3 hours.
100.0
÷ 30.0
= 3.3 hours
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The following list goes over the power needed to run
various 12-volt DC items.
The “Cost” of Running Accessories
Item (12-volt DC powered)
AIRTRONIC air heater
7- Quart Refrigerator
30 - Quart Refrigerator
36 - Quart Refrigerator
Bed Warmer
Beverage Heater
Cabin Blower (High)
Cabin Blower (Low)
Car Seat Heater
Coffee Maker
Color Television
Digital Alarm Clock
Dome Lights
Electric Blanket
Fluorescent Interior Lights
Fluorescent Lantern
Hair Dryer
Halogen Spot Light
Headlights & Marker Lights
Interior Light Bar
Qualcomm
Utility Light
VCR
Windshield Defroster
Battery Draw (Amps)
0.67 – 2.8
5.5
6.5
8.5
3.0
7.0
25.2
11.5
7.0
13.0
3.0
0.5
1.0
5.0
0.5
0.5
12.0
4.0
20.0
1.3
2.0
7.0
2.0
6.0
Tractor Auxiliary Heaters
To help you save fuel, a Webasto or Espar heater is put
into all company trucks. These heaters are there so you
do not have to idle the truck to stay warm.
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To save fuel, a sensor on the engine only allows the
tractor to idle for three minutes when the outside air
temperature is +30 to 65 degrees F. Once the tractor shuts
down, you will need to turn on the heater. These backup
heaters use battery power. In order not to run the tractor
battery down, hook up your reefer jumper cables from
the reefer battery to the truck batteries while using
backup heaters.
Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Use the following tables to troubleshoot things you see,
hear, feel and smell while driving or inspecting your
vehicle. Noticing and correcting problems early will
prevent lengthy downtime and costly repairs down the
road.
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Activity – Take Preventive Maintenance
Steps
Taking preventive maintenance steps on your vehicle will
save you time and money in the end. Here is a chance to
get yourself into the routine of doing simple maintenance
checks and performing minor repairs that will be required
of you once you become a solo driver.
What you should do:
Step 1
For this activity, take preventive maintenance
measures on your vehicle over the next five
days. Use the list of checks provided in the
following table.
Step 2
Use the following table to note the checks as
you complete each one. Be honest when you fill
out the table. The purpose of this activity is to
help you become aware of what needs to be
done to take preventive maintenance steps and
help you get in the habit of doing them
regularly. It is a very helpful habit that will lead
to your success as a driver. You can only
improve when you know what you need to work
on.
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Date
Date
Measure Taken and/or Repair Made
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Check & service engine:
- fuel (each time you get into the rig,
know how much fuel you have)
- oil
- coolant
- filters
Check & service reefer:
- fuel
- oil
- coolant
- battery
Check tire pressure and add air if needed:
- tractor
- trailer
Check tire depth and wheel mounting
Perform simple repairs as necessary:
- change light bulbs
- add coolant to radiator reservoir
- add windshield washer fluid
- add power steering fluid
Check grommets on glad hands (air lines)
Connect reefer jumper cables to reefer
battery for backup
Check for leaks:
- transmission
- wheel seals
Check brake linings
Step 3
Review the material in the section on preventive
maintenance. This section has ideas for
maintaining your equipment as well as a
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troubleshooting guide you will find helpful
throughout your career.
Answers to Activities
Activity – Set the Reefer Temperature
The following BOLs have the required reefer temperature
circled.
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Booklet Quiz
Activity – Take a Quiz Using the
Qualcomm
What you should do:
Once you have completed the activities for this booklet,
you are required to take a quiz using Qualcomm Macro
49. You will be answering about 15 questions on the
quiz. Plan to spend about ½-hour logged on Line 4, On
Duty, to take this quiz.
Comments and Suggestions
We welcome your suggestions for improvements and
additions to this booklet. If you find any mistakes, such
as typos or incorrect numbers or incorrect statements, in
this booklet, please notify us. We want to get it right for
everyone. Please forward suggestions or comments to:
Email: [email protected]
or
Qualcomm extension: 3556
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