I had to refuse a load today. Mudflap was missing on trailer...

**Pmracing** · 06.18.2012

Originally Posted by Autocar

And the number of trucks screwed up by drivers trying to "fix" things, they have no idea how to do, would pay for 50 brand new ones, in a year. Which is why Penske and Ryder both have strict policies, Drivers turn steering wheels, Mechanics turn wrenches.

I don't need a wrench to change a headlight, and not much more than a screwdriver to change most others.

I believe that if you don't have the mental capacity to change a twist-in headlight then you shouldn't be driving a truck!

Mikeeee

**Autocar** · 06.18.2012

Originally Posted by Pmracing

I don't need a wrench to change a headlight, and not much more than a screwdriver to change most others.

I believe that if you don't have the mental capacity to change a twist-in headlight then you shouldn't be driving a truck!

Mikeeee

I believe if you can't follow the instructions of the owner of the truck, no matter how well mechanically qualified you may be, you should not be driving that truck.

**Pmracing** · 06.18.2012

Originally Posted by Autocar

I believe if you can't follow the instructions of the owner of the truck, no matter how well mechanically qualified you may be, you should not be driving that truck.

I'm not.

Mikeeee

**formertaxidriver** · 06.18.2012

Torx bolts. You got the tools?

**Autocar** · 06.18.2012

Originally Posted by formertaxidriver

Torx bolts. You got the tools?

Yea, call it a red wrench!

**NSBGearjammer** · 06.19.2012

I've got torx bits for my Leatherman and torx sockets and nutdrivers. Tools don't weigh that much. Why don't more drivers carry tools. At least a basic set. I guess I just take it for granted because I was a mech in a previous life.

**Semi Crazy** · 06.20.2012

If you can't loosen a 3/8" bolt you are a girly man. The torque needed to stop a man would snap that bolt before it got that tight.

**Pmracing** · 06.20.2012

Originally Posted by Semi Crazy

If you can't loosen a 3/8" bolt you are a girly man. The torque needed to stop a man would snap that bolt before it got that tight.

I said that!

Mikeeee

**Everett** · 06.20.2012

well i got some bolt's that are 3/8 that are just regular everyday bolt's , but with a twist , these bolt's are made in 30's and 50's , not like the cheap tin bolt's you get today, far as twisting bolt's, let's say sear's don't like me, i twist and break there cheap wrench'es all the time, once i get my hand on that wrench,craftsman, and tork it down , it don't move, i broke off cheap bolt's but tighten them down too much, my brother gives me heck cause he cant get them loose, but that ant going no were ether ,so i also throw some wrench's and stuff in the side box, then i guess if you go too Laredo Tx , you gonna learn quik how too replace all lamps on the trailer and one time they even took the plug off the front of the trailer, spent awhile on that trailer getting road ready