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I'm really tired of this, Ready to go on my own

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tez, Jul 23, 2011.

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  1. Jul 24, 2011 #11
    CarlLegend

    CarlLegend Light Load Member

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    Is that a recap? I can't see too well in the pic but it looks like a virgin.
     
    CarlLegend, Jul 24, 2011
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  3. Jul 24, 2011 #12
    CarlLegend

    CarlLegend Light Load Member

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    Just a word of advice never diss your company or boss
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2011 #13
    Hardlyevr

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    Unless that truck is controlled remotely from the company HQ, you are the one that turns the key to make it go. Grow a pair and get it fixed when you see the problem. Otherwise they will know that you can be abused to do whatever they want! I'm all for saving the company money, when it can be done legally and at no risk to me, my license or the motoring public.
     
    Hardlyevr, Jul 24, 2011
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  5. Jul 24, 2011 #14
    Tez

    Tez Light Load Member

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    No, but I would go to a truck stop and have it changed. That cost is less than the fine at a DOT inspection, the fine that you could get if the gator goes through someone's window, etc.
     
    Tez, Jul 24, 2011
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  7. Jul 24, 2011 #15
    Tez

    Tez Light Load Member

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    That's why I make sure never to post the company name.
     
    Tez, Jul 24, 2011
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  8. Jul 24, 2011 #16
    BigBadBill

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    Looks to me like it is completely flat now. Yup, all the air is out of it. And if you still can't see that it is flat then you didn't let enough air out.
     
    BigBadBill, Jul 24, 2011
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    misc and Rabbit_B Thank this.
  9. Jul 24, 2011 #17
    Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    The driver gets the ticket...it dings him and the company.
     
    Krooser, Jul 24, 2011
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  10. Jul 24, 2011 #18
    G/MAN

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    About the only thing you can do is drive it until it blows. It may or may not make it without coming apart. My guess is that it won't make it all the way. Since it isn't your truck, all you can do is follow directions.
     
    G/MAN, Jul 24, 2011
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  11. Jul 24, 2011 #19
    Tez

    Tez Light Load Member

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    HA! the dispatcher who barely speaks english and has never driven a truck told me to let some air out of it and drive it like that. He also said that he didn't understand how a drive tire could have an issue, and he said it isn't possible for a drive tire to blow out.

    See why I want to go on my own and actually do it right?

    I believe in fixing things as soon as possible and doing it right. It might cost a little more, but it saves headaches and more money later. That tire having the piece missing is out of balance. That isn't good on the axle, the other tire, the drive line, etc. If it blows, it takes out the mudflap, maybe an airbag, possibly a tail light, and maybe someones front end or windshield if they are unlucky enough to be passing me. Seems like they're risking thousands in fines and possible other repairs to save 75 on labor.
     
    Tez, Jul 24, 2011
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  12. Jul 24, 2011 #20
    Tez

    Tez Light Load Member

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    Yet another reason to do things right.
     
    Tez, Jul 24, 2011
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