Debris In Trailer

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Iamoverit, Jan 13, 2024.

  1. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    Dry van delivers wheeled machinery that is secured with straps and wooden chocks nailed into trailer floor.

    Who's responsibility is it to remove the chocks, nails, straps and sweep out the trailer?
     
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  3. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    You are. At least it's how I was taught. I hauled a lot of forklifts, I asked for those loads, as the freight rolls right off the back, but you really are responsible for everything in that trailer, including sweeping it out.
     
  4. Barricadebouncer

    Barricadebouncer Light Load Member

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    The way I see it you have to make a decision.
    1) ask the receiver to do it, walks off laughing
    2) call the shipper and ask them to send someone, walks off laughing even harder
    3) call your company and as them to fly the designated trailer cleaning lady to your location, running away because I’m laughing so hard I don’t want anyone to know I pissed my pants
    4) quit crying, put your big girl panties on and get it done so you can go get your next load.

    I can’t decide whether anyone is this dumb or it’s an attempt at trolling.
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    uhhh.......are you the driver.??

    then it's all on YOU.

    you can ask if you can toss the trash into thier dumpster.

    oh yeah, make sure you walk up and down that trailer looking for nails that you missed pulling up, cuz if your next load gets torn up..??

    IT'S ON YOU.....!!!!!!
     
  6. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    If you want the trailer, it's up to you. You're talking about maybe a half an hour's work, right? It's a common thing to have happen on a drop and hook. It leaves the problem for you to solve.
    Let your dispatcher know...he'll make all kinds of sympathetic noises that don't solve the problem.
     
  7. Barricadebouncer

    Barricadebouncer Light Load Member

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    After he hangs up everyone in the office will talk about him and laugh for days until the next stupid call. But as sure as the sun rises in the east many days will come when they reminisce about dumb drivers and he will be mentioned every time.
     
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  8. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    You really think that's how things work in the office?
     
  9. Barricadebouncer

    Barricadebouncer Light Load Member

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    Yes, and not just an office, News of someone doing something dumb seems travel faster than most any other topic.

    YMMV
     
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  10. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    As a guy who has received freight (and still does sometimes) I can tell you straight up I am not going to remove boards and nails from your trailer. I'll point out the dumpster for you to throw out the boards/nails and ask that you don't leave them sitting on the ground in the middle of the yard.

    If we're not super busy I sometimes will help roll up straps or toss some boards out but a lot of times I've got a lot on my plate and just don't have the time.
     
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  11. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    The same person who had to tarp the customers load.
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