I Flopped my truck over with a load of rocks.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by D.Tibbitt, Aug 27, 2021.

  1. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    My condolences
    Glad to see youre okay
    What a kick in the teeth
     
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  3. Snailexpress

    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    Well, once have seen truck flopped in WY on I-80 exit shoulder. Ground dogs or whatever they call it colony was living in this area. Driver pulls over to take pee.
     
  4. Coffey

    Coffey Heavy Load Member

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    Stuff like that happen alot on those small back roads glad your safe
     
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  5. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    So the DOT guy walked underneath the truck. That's one smart cookie.

    It is good that you are honest with yourself. "Got a little to close the edge of the road apparently".
    That is a preventable. If you see it for what really happened and not make excuses then that is what makes you a better driver. It could of killed you! Stay away from cliffs and hug the banks. We all make mistakes. Pretty sure you will not make this one again. Now shake it off and get back on the horse.
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    #### happens when you run a white Volvo.

    Glad you're ok bud. Bet the frame is fine. Even if its tweaked they can straighten that out.
     
  7. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    Glad you’re ok. I did same thing only I went into a creek.
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    And eff that DOT guy. Threatening fines after you just had a potentially worse accident. What a douche.
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Yeah definatly a little close to the edge . But the crazy part is i dont remeber ever driving that clos to the e dge. Im wondering if my trailer slid on the dirt after taking the corner. By the time i ever was able to look in my mirror to see where my trailer was at, i was bracing for impact. Happened so quick. My trailer was what pulled the truck over
     
  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Holy #### man ! Thank god u walked away from that
     
  10. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    In mine the entire bank slid into the creek. It happened really quick. But the rolling part lasted forever it seems lol. Mine went over on passenger side and landed on driver side.
     
  11. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    What would it take for the truck to be totaled? I wouldnt be that upset about it , had alot of problems with it .
     
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