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Trucking general chat - was Forum/Sub-forum proposal

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  • #242
    boardsuser1
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    westgolf wrote: »
    Fine piece of kit but not the most practical set up. I could only see this trunking between two depots for instance and both would have to be set up equipment n loading Bay wise to handle it

    I was talking to one of their employees before Christmas, he said that it was just going between the company's depots.

    Personally i haven't seen it in person but it does look good.

    It's all white and brown goods they do.


  • #243
    osheen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭osheen


    Heres a nice tidy little iveco I spotted in dublin port a few years ago.


  • #244
    boardsuser1
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    osheen wrote: »
    Heres a nice tidy little iveco I spotted in dublin port a few years ago.

    No there's something you don't see everyday..............


  • #245
    osheen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭osheen


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    No there's something you don't see everyday..............[/quote
    Could ya imagine rolling up to allied foods and being turned away cause ya couldnt fit on the bay lol


  • #246
    audiavantawx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭audiavantawx


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    You're a few years younger than me, i take it you got in and out quite young?

    Ye I got in at the wrong time when the bang came in,could not get anything consistent.Experiences I did have though turned me off it,not to say I won't go back,always keep my licences and cards up to date

    I am waiting for the big increase in wages ha might be waiting awhile .Enjoy reading the thread,it's a great source of information and advise


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  • #247
    neris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,108 ✭✭✭✭neris


    https://twitter.com/WaterfordTruck/status/955094854865911808


  • #248
    boardsuser1
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    https://www.facebook.com/1856755874643225/photos/a.1857917474527065.1073741828.1856755874643225/1948584558793689/?type=3&theater


  • #249
    boardsuser1
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    neris wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/WaterfordTruck/status/955094854865911808

    Anyone here planning on making the trip?


  • #250
    boardsuser1
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    https://twitter.com/NolanTransport/status/954347136061026304

    https://twitter.com/NolanTransport/status/951851406843088898


  • #251
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,372 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    westgolf wrote: »
    Currently 105 for and 22 against so 83+

    I've no idea why the poll is here, the request is in the Forum Requests Forum, which is where people should be indicating their interest.


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  • #252
    Odelay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,991 ✭✭✭Odelay


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/NolanTransport/status/954347136061026304

    https://twitter.com/NolanTransport/status/951851406843088898

    You don't see too many drivers name plates of "Paul" or "Dave" sitting in the windscreens of Nolan Transport trucks these days.....


  • #253
    boardsuser1
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    Zaph wrote: »
    I've no idea why the poll is here, the request is in the Forum Requests Forum, which is where people should be indicating their interest.

    As in comment with a Yes or No?


  • #254
    boardsuser1
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    Odelay wrote: »
    You don't see too many drivers name plates of "Paul" or "Dave" sitting in the windscreens of Nolan Transport trucks these days.....

    They are getting rare with most companies out there.

    A former colleague has his nickname as one alright.


  • #255
    Odelay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,991 ✭✭✭Odelay


    Zaph wrote: »
    I've no idea why the poll is here, the request is in the Forum Requests Forum, which is where people should be indicating their interest.

    I'd say most were thinking they were voting yes or no using the poll here.
    Lads ye need to rock over the the forum requests in the link and say +1 if in favour -1 if against.


  • #256
    boardsuser1
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    Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

    https://twitter.com/VirginiaIntl/status/931541856814555136


  • #257
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,372 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    As in comment with a Yes or No?
    Odelay wrote: »
    I'd say most were thinking they were voting yes or no using the poll here.
    Lads ye need to rock over the the forum requests in the link and say +1 if in favour -1 if against.

    Yep, simply +1 or -1 will do please. It just makes it simpler for us to keep track of requests as at the moment that thread looks like there's no interest and we wouldn't necessarily have thought of going looking for a poll elsewhere.

    Btw, this bit is important, if you don't satisfy both criteria I'm afraid your vote in the Forum Requests forum won't count:

    A user must have 50 posts or more, AND have been a member of the site for at least three months in order to vote on any new forum proposals.


  • #258
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    westgolf wrote: »
    Fine piece of kit but not the most practical set up. I could only see this trunking between two depots for instance and both would have to be set up equipment n loading Bay wise to handle it

    The fact that they are curtainsider makes it easier for loading and unloading. If it was to be a drive on load not many places would have a room for it. I know at the moment it's only running from cork to Dublin and I think Eoin Gavin is/was running one also id put money on it that these will become more common in the near future.


  • #259
    boardsuser1
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    Rave.ef wrote: »
    I think Eoin Gavin is/was running one.

    https://www.fleet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/S6-POTW-Eoin-Gavin-Eco-Combi-05-02-16-15.jpeg


  • #260
    bren11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭bren11


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    https://www.fleet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/S6-POTW-Eoin-Gavin-Eco-Combi-05-02-16-15.jpeg

    Hi truckers,

    Id imagine there is only certain yards / depots that these can work between with one way system, as it would be difficult to reverse, maybe not. Most existing yards are tight enough at 16.5m.
    Also certain routes once you come off the motorway network. What is it like on roundabouts. Would trailer wheels be clipping the inside kerbs on roundabouts, as they dont seem to be steering axles on trailers.


  • #261
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    The B trailer would follow the A to a point. Yes you'd have a slightly wider line to take but I don't think it would take too long to get used to it. Id love a go off one.


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  • #262
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,220 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    bren11 wrote: »
    Hi truckers,

    Id imagine there is only certain yards / depots that these can work between with one way system, as it would be difficult to reverse, maybe not. Most existing yards are tight enough at 16.5m.
    Also certain routes once you come off the motorway network. What is it like on roundabouts. Would trailer wheels be clipping the inside kerbs on roundabouts, as they dont seem to be steering axles on trailers.

    Not a trucker but I saw a lot of this type of truck in Finland last summer, and remember following them through roundabouts and on side roads , the axel's all took the same track , I think they can carry 76 tonnes in Finland


  • #263
    boardsuser1
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    Dublin based Irish School of Motoring (ISM Recruitment) have placed this vacancy in Cork on their website for a rigid driver, i am posting it here purely based on the hourly rate.

    It's more than i'm getting to be fair, and better still it's by the hour.

    https://www.ismtraining.ie/ism-recruitment/latest-jobs/


  • #264
    bren11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭bren11


    Looks like there is 2 fifth wheels. Fifth wheel on end of trailer A would be closer to centre of roundabout, meaning that rear axles would be even closer, I think, any way Id love to drive it, would be tricky with cars trying to cut in on inside lane. Probably not too difficult to reverse in a straight line, but would be fun to bend it around a corner.


  • #265
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    bren11 wrote: »
    Looks like there is 2 fifth wheels. Fifth wheel on end of trailer A would be closer to centre of roundabout, meaning that rear axles would be even closer, I think, any way Id love to drive it, would be tricky with cars trying to cut in on inside lane. Probably not too difficult to reverse in a straight line, but would be fun to bend it around a corner.

    I dono would I say it would be fun now... id imagine if you were to back that in to a loading bay you'd need to line yourself up more or less straight or a fairly large yard. I would like to try the 5th wheel on a dolly like the Finnish have in the logging. Some very good examples on YouTube.


  • #266
    neris
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udwquuBwCkk


  • #267
    neris
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    Few I took in Meixco & New York towards the end of last year

    Yeah that little piece of string is really going to hold all those bricks in a sudden braking img_0210.jpg

    This the mexican equivlant of driving your artic down O'Connelll Street in Dublin or some other busy city centre street. They drive through the city towing 2 40 footers aswell
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  • #268
    boardsuser1
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    neris wrote: »
    Few I took in Meixco & New York towards the end of last year

    Yeah that little piece of string is really going to hold all those bricks in a sudden braking img_0210.jpg

    This the mexican equivlant of driving your artic down O'Connelll Street in Dublin or some other busy city centre street. They drive through the city towing 2 40 footers aswell
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    Impressive photos there neris.

    I'd love to be right up next to those to see how big they are in person.

    I have seen a few American style trucks here, but i don't know do they represent the full scale of a truck used in the US.


  • #269
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    neris wrote: »
    Few I took in Meixco & New York towards the end of last year

    Yeah that little piece of string is really going to hold all those bricks in a sudden braking img_0210.jpg

    This the mexican equivlant of driving your artic down O'Connelll Street in Dublin or some other busy city centre street. They drive through the city towing 2 40 footers aswell
    img_0013.jpg

    img_0312.jpg

    img_0314.jpg

    img_0217.jpg

    img_0311.jpg

    img_0113.jpg

    img_0214.jpg

    img_0216.jpg

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    There are some B doubles id like a go off of. And those fire engines are cool. Could be wrong but I vaguely remember seeing a video of them crabbing


  • #270
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    https://youtu.be/O3Q2Is8JDqQ


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  • #271
    Rave.ef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    They should be doing this with adults. But a great idea
    https://youtu.be/nA89V55ZCxE


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