Do you guys drink Red Bulls ? Or anything to stay up?
Should I apply to western express is it really as bad as people say?
What is the average time for my reefer to cool from 75° to -15 °?
To answer the question of how quickly your refrigerator in a commercial vehicle will cool from 75° to -15°, you need to understand how the whole system works.
Such a system of a truck with a trailer consists of a power supply system, cooling circuits, air distribution systems, and a control system, which are combined into a device mounted on a trailer. The main cooling circuit includes a compressor, an evaporator radiator, a condenser radiator, an expansion device, tubes, and valves. At an outdoor temperature of +30 C, such a semi-trailer lowers it inside the body and then maintains it in the range from +12 to -20 degrees, depending on the requirements of this cargo, the degree of tightness of the van, and the type of refrigeration unit.
In addition to the refrigerators themselves, the semi-trailer can act as a glacier or a heated vehicle. The source of cold in the van is eutectic plates, dry or natural ice, and liquefied gases. Inside the body, the temperature can range from +7 °C to -20 ° C. If carriers need to constantly transport several cargoes at different temperatures, then they can order the manufacture of multi-temperature refrigerators.
The refrigerator is manufactured in two versions:
The second option has a reduced curb weight and increased load capacity. Sometimes, to facilitate the chassis for refrigerators, the design is made semi-frame. But we should not forget its main drawback — the likelihood of cracks at the junction of the saddle pad with the frame. To prevent the movement of cargo inside the van and for convenient sorting of it, removable mesh partitions can be installed inside the van. All components of the refrigerator must correspond to each other, as well as to the selected temperature regime inside the semi-trailer.
How quickly can such a system cool down? Different refrigerators have different cooling rates. This is also influenced by the firm of the refrigerator and external weather conditions - humidity and air temperature. In stable conditions, the refrigerator will need only 2 hours for complete cooling. In cases with older devices or in worse weather conditions, cooling can last up to 7 hours.
How is everyone saying there is a shortage right now, but 3 separate companies I've talked to are all in hiring freezes.
Im not sure if there is a better forum to post this..but I'm seeking some advice, regarding my trucks condition. My Pete's has a double frame, and in most area's, there is chunky, flaky rust forming (formed) in between the two frame rails.....top and bottom. Motor area is ok, but under the bunk, fifth wheel area back, rust chunks. Would this effect the frames integrity? And do I have to worry about this getting so bad that the frame becomes doombed? Rust is just beetween the two frames..there is a small gap beetween, whitch is normal.
I Thought maybe someone has, or has had a simular experiance.
Just a simple question that I'm curious about. What is everyone's biggest fear when driving a truck day after day?
Since I'm still a rookie, I have a lot of potentially scary things to look forward to. Since I started solo in early November last year, I was extremely worried about being inexperienced and driving in bad wintery weather, but now that I've experienced it and did fine, my biggest fear day in and day out is a blowout. I know it's probably not a big deal to y'all veterans, but it can happen at any time. I'll probably be cruising down the highway on a beautiful day and I'll hit a pothole I didnt see and hopefully not freak out too bad haha.
How long does it take state to update your medical card when you submit it?
I went local about a year ago, but I’ve always wondered if it was just my perception/stress or if Nashville really did always have the most insane drivers in traffic. That’s it, that’s the question.
Starting cdl paid training with a school in 2 weeks. I’ll receive my cdl in 3-4 weeks at their facility. I just wanna know would will happen if I leave the school right after I get my cdl ?
I no longer eat anything out of any truck stop, except one. Down in south Texas Stripes has roticery chicken and a fruit bar! The other Truck Stops are a diebetic's nightmare!
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