tippatone Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hello all...name is Carl and I'm a brand new truck driver. My first truck is this 1995 Mack international I think the name is....6 speed Cab over box truck. I am looking to get into a RD triaxle soon how easy/difficult are they to drive? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 welcome. Where in n.y. are you? Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippatone Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 NYC...Bronx to be exact thanks for the welcome 41chevy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Welcome aboard tippatone if its a Mack its a dream to drive Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Welcome!What model do you have now? Did you mean a Mack Interstater which is an F series? They haven't been around for a while now.Pictures appreciated. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Welcome aboard. We all enjoy pics if you can get them. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Carl, a medium duty cab over, either a Mack or International maybe? A picture is worth a thousand words... As for going from a cab over box truck to a conventional cab tri-axle, the biggest difference is the wheel base, I.e. turning radius.. A tri axle takes more room to turn than some tractor trailers, but the bright side is steering and brakes are much better than in the past. Shifting can be much different on a heavy duty truck, either double clutching or no clutch - but depending on the mileage and drivers newer trannies are much better than in the past. I'd again say the biggest challenge is the wheel base - plan your turns well, go wide, watch for cars passing on your right (in the city they'll make you crazy). Good luck, and everyone learned once so don't sweat it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Welcome! I lived in the Bronx for 2 1/2 years and my Wife was born and raised there.I don't know how much weight you haul in the box truck but the tri-axle will likely be much heavier when loaded. That will make the truck slower to get moving, increase stopping distance, and more likely to tip if not careful when turning. Not trying to scare you, it's the law of gravity and if you respect it you won't get in any trouble. It's simply a matter of adjusting your driving habits. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Dont get caught with your lift axle in the wrong position. In Conn. 8000.00 fine an send you back for a retest on CDL. A company i knew.The state open special court for the over weight fine with all the top inspectors from State police & DMV truck squads in attendance it was his first major ticket. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Dont get caught with your lift axle in the wrong position. In Conn. 8000.00 fine an send you back for a retest on CDL. A company i knew.The state open special court for the over weight fine with all the top inspectors from State police & DMV truck squads in attendance it was his first major ticket.Damn,I sure hope they keep those peneltys in Conn.and they dont migrate to NY! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippatone Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 http://www.lowinglight.com/images/BigMack.jpgThis is it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippatone Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm having issues uploading the pics on my phone, the truck in the attachment is the one I'm learning on....I don't currently own a Mack now, but hopefully by Summer I will....looking for an RD perhaps....thanks for all the feedback I already learned a thing or two Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 that looks like a French Renault Mack to me but I could be wrong Mate you need to shift to Australia its summer time already you could then have your Mack seeya Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Mack Midliner by the looks. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Carl, a medium duty cab over, either a Mack or International maybe? A picture is worth a thousand words... As for going from a cab over box truck to a conventional cab tri-axle, the biggest difference is the wheel base, I.e. turning radius.. A tri axle takes more room to turn than some tractor trailers, but the bright side is steering and brakes are much better than in the past. Shifting can be much different on a heavy duty truck, either double clutching or no clutch - but depending on the mileage and drivers newer trannies are much better than in the past. I'd again say the biggest challenge is the wheel base - plan your turns well, go wide, watch for cars passing on your right (in the city they'll make you crazy). Good luck, and everyone learned once so don't sweat it.Well said! It's nice to see someone who's not afraid to ask questions, and even nicer that none of the replies are to ridicule or make fun of a new driver. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Well said! It's nice to see someone who's not afraid to ask questions, and even nicer that none of the replies are to ridicule or make fun of a new driver.yes a lot of people seem to forget that we all had to start some time Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 that's a great truck to learn on ! as they say if you can enjoy driving that, you will love driving most other trucks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Well said! It's nice to see someone who's not afraid to ask questions, and even nicer that none of the replies are to ridicule or make fun of a new driver.I got a memo that said I should be nice. It was signed S. Claus. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Welcome to BMT Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippatone Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 You guys are great....the feedback helps I just can't wait until I'm in a position to help others.... Australia??? I thought about it...it seems too difficult to realistically make happen Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38240-new-to-truck-drving/#findComment-272483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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