Involved in a collision... Advice please

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  1. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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  3. Commuter69

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  4. Steel Dragon

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    This has to be C.R England.
     
  5. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    I did see my first western star,5700,the other day,driven by a cre driver..WTF?
     
  6. Commuter69

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    No, but no worries. As soon as I am able to separate myself, have received all that I am owed by them, and complete someone else's orientation, be assured that I will post all about it. I just have to wait until I get 6 incident free months worth of experience....
     
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  7. Jumbo

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    You call your company a "Fly by night" organization and then you wonder if they are going to do the right thing? I like your positive attitude.
     
  8. tinytim

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    So he hit a parked squad car! lol, were the flashy lights on?
     
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  9. Commuter69

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    Yes, however when he switched lanes to pass another truck, the patrol car appeared to be in motion. When the other truck began to slow down, it was apparent that the patrol car was stationary and, with icy roads, no action would have prevented a collision. This was about 30 minutes after we stopped for fuel/snack and to scale our load. I was only in the passenger seat, having just finished my snack and preparing to return to the sleeper. I had seen the flashing lights and would have slowed down until passing the issue before trying to pass the truck if needed....


    Aaaah, the student passes the master...... Lol.... (bonus to those who catch the movie reference).....
     
  10. Commuter69

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    In my opinion, it is me sticking it out until I know I have somewhere else to go... I am positive that I will separate at my earliest opportunity.
     
  11. Allow Me.

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    Stuff happens in this biz...don't be so quick to jump ship. Try sitting in a truck shop somewhere while repairs are being done for 48 hrs ! Without a motel or restaurant nearby. ! With just a vending machine for munchies (that's almost empty). This is what separates the men from the boys. You would cringe if you heard some of my adventures in 32 yrs of trucking. But I'll give you one right now, since you insist ! Regular truck breaks down in BFE wherever, was told to switch to another that was ready at a shop. So now, truck 2 breaks down 3 hrs later, and was told to switch to yet another that was someplace. All while under a "hot" load. So, 3 trucks in about a 10 hr period. A PITA at the time but I'm laughing about it today ! And I was living in my truck too. So bedding, CB radio, personal items suitcase etc.
     
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