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opening reefer doors

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dukus, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. Jun 5, 2012 #1
    Dukus

    Dukus Bobtail Member

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    Im docked at my reciever now at 2300. Delivery is for 0400 but i only have an hour left on my hos. Can i open the reefer doors and drop the trailer? Will it stay at the temp needed for 5 hours? I'd like to be able to get some sleep and not have to wake up in 5 hours to drop and hook then creep down the parking lot to crash for anothe 3 hours or so.
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2012 #2
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Depends on what temp you're trying to maintain. If there is a temp variance detection device at the rear of the trailer, it may well trip. Unless you've got a candy or produce or some other "non-critical" temp product, I wouldn't do it. Also depends on the outside temp where you're at.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2012 #3
    Dukus

    Dukus Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. Temp is programmed for 18 degrees and its reading 15. Outside temp is 54. I guess ill wake up early. I just dont like tricking the qualcomm. I worry about whether or not im gonna hit that 7/10ths of a mile while pulling forward, backing and driving in the parking lot
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2012 #4
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Welcome to trucking!

    They gave you a dock? Backed in a dock with the doors open will hold the temp unless it is like a -20 load in texas.

    How busy are they? can you keep sleeping in the dock for your ten then go get your paperwork after that?

    Otherwise, do they have a yard dog that will pull hte empty trailer for you? Do they charge for that?

    Mikeeee
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2012 #5
    Allow Me.

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    Depends on the dock......is it set up where the staging area is refrigerated between the dock and warehouse ? or, is it wide open where outside air gets in ? Sucking in warm air to an open reefer, a big no-no.
     
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