Broken air line fitting? No problem!

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by windsmith, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    So, your trailer brakes lock up about a mile from the TA shop because an air line fitting breaks. What do you do? Why, we drag the loaded trailer, complete with smoke and flames, through the fuel islands and park in the fuel lane while we search for a fire extinguisher! Seems legit.

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    Note the extinguisher powder on the ground...

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  3. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    Service calls cost money don't you know and you can't expect a driver to cage brakes!
     
  4. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Right, so now he's got to replace the brake shoes AND the drums! But at least he doesn't have to pay those road service rates!
     
  5. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    give the guy a break. its hard enough dealing with the normal demands of driving with an iq of 47. you cant expect him to make on the spot decisions as well.
     
  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    You can't fix stupid....can ya...

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  7. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    if you mean make not stupid, nope. but there are doctors all over the country that are well versed in performing vasectomies....
     
  8. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    It's a good thing diesel is not flamable, just drag your burning trailer to the nearest fuel island and try to fight the fire there...
     
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  9. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Many of the fuel islands (most/all?) have fire suppression systems.
    Maybe he was looking for a helping hand?
     
  10. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I've only seen them in a few states; they're not universally required.
     
  11. jbatmick

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    I was on I-10 fuel stop late one night, saw a driver drag a trailer with a tire on fire to pump island, and stopped. Later said he knew there was a water hose there.Luckily several fire extinguishers appeared, no real harm except to truck. Just not a bright thing to do.
     
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