Dont park on the shoulder

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Hurst, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Few weeks ago my rear end blew up and I was on the shoulder granted since I was on fire I disconnected the trailer so the lights weren't flashing I had triangles out and the truck was flashing on a slight left corner so should have been able to see atleast my side flashers three lanes and yet many trucks passed me in the far right even with no one in the other two. Too many just dont care or to distracted with their phones.
     
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  3. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    Thats another one of my biggest peeves. I think I hate that more then getting hi beamed after passing someone.

    Its always when traffic gets heavy. They ride too close behind each other and constantly hit the brake and then floor it to catch back up. God forbid they leave enough space that someone might squeeze it. That would be such a travesty. They dont need a go pedal,.. a simple On/Off switch would suffice.

    I live on cruise control except in heavy traffic,.. I cant stand folks who cant keep a steady speed. I usually slow it down 5 -10 mph so I dont have to hit my brakes constantly. I just let em all pass.

    I stopped here in Ogden at the Hook because I wanted to gouge all their eyes out. I had enough,.. I just woke to go to the bathroom and guy next to me was emptying his pee jug. I cant wait to get away from here too.

    Hurst
     
  4. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    I see a truck that got hit, sitting about 6 - 12" off the fog line, but the truck that hit him went ahead and got the hell off the road! Left door is sitting up ahead of the first truck, maybe stopped to close the doors, lol.
     
  5. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    I don't often park on the shoulder, but when I do, I leave the rear corner of the trailer sticking over the line into the travel lane...it's more exciting that way!
     
  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    i don 't get the speed game in traffic. ONLY out on the highway. like in the middle of nevada and the ground is flat.

    i came into town. camping at my delivery. more then likely be in ogden in morning. we have a customer we haul a lot of.

    wish they'd find some customers in salt lake. tired of going up north to the only 3 shippers up there. although, the ogden one isn't bad. most times. and it's closer to home.
     
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