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Locked the keys in the truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RedRover, Apr 11, 2017.

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  1. Apr 11, 2017 #1
    RedRover

    RedRover Road Train Member

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    Went into consignee, dropped bills and got door. Ran out to back in to the dock. Aaaand it's locked. Fortunately I was 5 minutes from the terminal so it only took someone two hours to get to me.

    Pro tip: always zip tie some spares around your truck. I already knew this and did it on every truck I've had, except this one. I was assigned and took off under a load and didn't secure any of the 3 sets of keys in a safe hiding space.

    Thought about breaking out the window and blaming neighborhood kids for a hot minute, but I had already called onroad. Sorry to the other drivers who had to wait in line behind me for 2 hours. Turns out I'm the only one at this D.C. With a hammer or a pry bar. Could have crawled my scrawny ### in the side box under the bunk or something if I could get it open lol
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2017 #2
    KillingTime

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    Was just thinking: don't admit to it like @BlackThought did. Lol.
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2017 #3
    ibcalm19

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    Definitely don't blame the kids man up & accept it happens in life. We fumble the ball sometimes.
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2017 #4
    gokiddogo

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    Gorilla tape black only... tape somewhere it can't be seen and only you know where it is... I couldn't sleep knowing a key is zip tied to the oil dipstick or otherwise easily found..
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2017 #5
    Moosetek13

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    Another tip...
    ALWAYS lock the door with the key.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2017 #6
    STexan

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    Drivers with dogs get locked out all the time.
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2017 #7
    VIDEODROME

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    This..

    I always lock my door with the key on the outside.
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2017 #8
    STexan

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    Never in my life have I locked a vehicle without either using the key or using a remote key fob. I don't even know how to lock a vehicle otherwise.
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2017 #9
    mangdriver

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    Wear a spear key like dog tags, that way it's always with you
     
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  12. Apr 11, 2017 #10
    ChaoSS

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    Yup, spare keys. I keep one on my person, then since this kw is able to lock me out rather easily, one hidden somewhere where it isn't easy to find just in case I get out in the morning without my key.
     
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