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Old 07.14.2008
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Truckers speak out about tanker truck spill

Truckers speak out about tanker truck spill

7/14/08
WBIR-TV, TN
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This weekend's tanker truck accident got truck drivers talking about the dangers of their job. Truckers say other drivers don't always understand what it takes to stop an 18 wheeler.
"Once we try to control the truck or move the truck out to keep from hitting them, we can lose control very easily or very quickly," truck driver Marion Hampton said.
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story...=60781&catid=2
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Hmmm...I was kinda surprised after reading through the comments that people left at the bottom of the article. Seems like more drivers are aware of the challenges of a big truck. I just wish that more of 'em would put that knowledge into action...
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was i the only one stuck in that mess?

whole lot of country roads, they were divirting traffic to chattanoga tn , i didnt go that far found a better way around
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They sure picked a winner to interview . 2 or 3 car lengths to stop ? I think I've seen that idiot behind me . 41,000 to 42,000 puts you at 79,000 to 80,000 lbs. ? His large car must be really large .
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