(Dump) Driver Charged in Fatal Submerged Car Accident

Hmm, can't say I've ever seen a NASCAR truck in these here parts( not much NASCAR in Wis., not that I'd go anyway) but once at a NHRA drag racing event, I asked John Force if he needed a transport driver, sadly he said no, but if he would have said yes, I'd have passed out.

 

Rather than dumping on "dumpers" I'd like to mention the heroic efforts of a dump truck driver that saved a man's life about 10 years ago. His quick reaction when an old man in a pickup truck pulled right in front of him out from behind a building saved that old man. Slammed on the brakes, cranked the wheel hard left, avoided hitting cars in the oncoming lanes, and brought the loaded rig to a safe halt between cars on display in a used car lot. I was driving a car behind him and noted his legal and safe driving up to the event and stayed to let the police know the dump driver did a superb job merely clipping that pickup truck rather than plowing right over him.

Regarding the story from the OP, until the "journalists" get the facts right we won't have much of a clue what really happened.

IMHO truckers are truckers and part of the brother/sisterhood, until they prove themselves otherwise (like Billy Big Rig that had to cut me off and nearly take out two cars into the median because he just had to pass that slow moving camper before cutting off the camper in order to take that exit 1.3 seconds faster...)...

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4144825]Hi AfterSchock,[/QUOTE]G'day sir.

ThanX for the flowers.

Would you believe you're not the first to tell me that? I considered the prospect of goin' into writin' but always run into the same wall. I figure, as a "writer" my job is done when I put the last period in place. Those who accept manuscript expect the writer to also read what they write. I never do that. I figure if I just wrote it, why would I want to read what I just wrote?
After all, I wasted enough time writin' it, why waste even more time readin' it? :smt017
I do, however, appreciate your comment.:smt045 Without folks like you reportin' what they've read that I wrote, I would be unaware of what came outta my head through my fingers dancin' on this keyboard. :smt024

My seat belt is fastened and I'm wearin' my brain-bucket in the interest of safety, just in case the driftin' gets outta control. If that should happen, I fetch my fire suit that fits a tad more snugly these daze.
But I do agree with your assessment.

Salt shakers and snow plows are, indeed, a welcome and reassurin' sight to behold, --- although the time spent pressure washin' the salt off the frame and undercarriage is a hassle, it also indicates that I obviously take pride in my ride. Class is a clean Big truck. We never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Folks who's home was seized through eminent domain to make room for the project might take a different view, but that's what's called "progress", and isn't wise to attempt to impede. But as a Big truck truck driver, the additional lanes are much appreciated.

A lull in activities is a good time to polish aluminum. Show me a dumptrucker who's bored, and I'll show you a filthy dump truck. How those dumptruckers workin' in the dirt manage to keep their ride cleaner than many highway Big trucks is to be commended. A dirty Big truck speaks volumes, sayin' that the driver just doesn't care about their appearance. The tank-top, shorts and sandals with socks that they wear is another indicator that they're in another world. Then again, if they were to wear a three-piece business suit they still wouldn't out shine a dirty Big truck, not to mention their peers would consider them to be a few sandwiches shy of a picnic and not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Hmmmmm ---
I'm beginnin' to understand what'cha mean about bein' "bored", amigo.
But at least you didn't need a map to prevent gettin' lost. :smt036

Me too. I give 'em a stare that says, "hit me and you'll be sorry". :smt108
So far no one has called my bluff.
That stare :smt108 has saved my buttox on many occasions.
The bumper sticker stuck to the wagon I'm pullin' might contribute some incentive to avoid collidin' into my bee-hind, as well.
What's it say?
"My Uncle Is A Congressman". :smt107
'Nuff said. :smt112

For the record, ........ although I'll admit I don't understand how Pedigreed Bulldog finds drivin' OTR to be "boring", I can, and do, relate to the pride PB associated with a job done well and the efforts involved to develop the skills necessary to git-er-dun. I've spent many hours observin' professional dumptruckers and how they handle situations as they arise. Artistry in motion and a pleasure to observe is how I'd describe the scene. I've asked myself if I could do the job as well as those I admire. My answer to self is always the same, ...... "Yes", I believe I could, and would, and be just as proud of my achievements as those who are the best of the best. Fallin' short would not be an option.

I remove my well-worn NASCAR cap as I stand at attention and offer up my most snappy and sincere salute to Pedigreed Bulldog and those like him.
And ThanX.
Job well done.
Carry on.

Let me end this post with some useless information concernin' what we here in the U.S.of A. call "dump trucks". Across the Pond they're referred to as "tip trucks". The drivers of such would then be "tiptruckers", which I'm thinkin' could be confusin' to the general public. A Big truck that "dumps", is pretty clear. A Big truck that "tips"sounds like what'd be expected if an end dump attempted to do it's thang on a slope with soft sand in a high wind.
"Dump" or "Tip", they're exactly the same,
only different.

Next, we'll cover "Flammable" and "Inflammable".
(Those inclined to look the words up in a dictionary
before next time gets here will be rewarded.)

 

Ah Shaky, me old friend, you've truly outdone yerself this time!

 

Hey Shaky, clean out your PM box, why don'tcha? Tried to send one to ya, and was told to go pack sand, 'cause your PM box was full of PM's and you hadn't dun deleted none of 'em!

 

I get bored OTR because every mile of interstate looks the same. I prefer the 2-lanes. The narrower, the better. Throw in some steep hills and sharp curves, with a small town here and there and I'm happy. My favorite roads don't even have lines painted on 'em. Big truck coming at you? Hang those outside duals over the edge and keep on truckin'.

That and when my 11-12 hour day is over, there are always chores to do here at the house...10 hours in a padded closet seems more like a mental institution than a job...

 

Hi PB, that's true, except in mountain states, but the Mid-West is pretty boring. I'm reminded of an animated show years ago called "The Critic", where Jay Sherman( Jon Lovitz) decides to leave his movie critic job for an exciting life as an OTR truck driver, and finds out soon enough, it's not all it's cracked up to be (next sign 50 miles)

 

This right here is more road than I need: View attachment 69223

 

Wait a minute. That's my mobile man cave you're talking about. I like it.

 

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