Yeah, I forgot, company drivers can't think or make proactive suggestions. They should sit there (for free) while they wait for someone half ways across the country figure something out.
How much weight can a trailer door support before popping open?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mrh2008, Jan 12, 2013.
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The thing to remember is that you, and only you, are responsible for the ultimate safe operation of the vehicle. So, you took the right step in putting your truck out of service and notifying your company. Now it's up to them to correct it. But whatever you do, Don't take the truck anywhere on the road if you feel it isn't safe to do so. If you do have to move it a couple of miles to a safe place, go real slow, and if possible, have someone follow behind you at a safe distance as a "buffer" in case the doors do fly open.
I agree with all the options the other drivers are giving you to correct it. You want to put pressure on the left door, and then open the right one. Reverse the way you did it for the left door, putting pressure on the load.
Since it's scrap, moving forward and hitting the brakes hard to try to shift it forward probably won't work.
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A good forklift driver at the receiver can probably help you get them open without them slamming into your face and teeth.
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Sound pricey I know--BUT--what is the cost--of the door bustin going down road--and Mom and the kids in the Minivan behind it? Start adding up that nightmare..........
Oh yeah and then having to live with yourself----stranger things have happened----Tonythetruckerdude, Autocar and allniter Thank this. -
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Carry on.
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