What do you do when road is closed?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Dave_in_AZ, May 1, 2017.

  1. My-Ke

    My-Ke Light Load Member

    This was a waste of my life.. I know that Swift driver probably did something dumb, but without the video of it then... there's really nothing to be said here. That video was of NOTHING, lol
     
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  3. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Wait, a SWIFT driver doing something dumb, c'mon, that's not possible, they are the smartest "steering wheel holders" on the road. ;)
     
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  4. G13Tomcat

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  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Ok, So the Swift driver probably went for the pass without knowing what was ahead. Gotta know where you are going before you get there right!? Sadly, the majority are guilty of this.

    But now where are they gonna go? Who's going to let them in? Ohh no, not gonna let a Swift driver in. More than one one Joker on that road...
     
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  6. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Was that you?


    There is a line, a long line for the fact of stopped tractor trailers. Swift crosses the double yellow and drives down the line. But its ok if you dont know the road is closed? Im missing your logic.

    The first clue to stop is the long line of STOPPED trucks.

    Swift could have stopped, walked their ### to a truck and asked whats the problem.
     
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  7. Mullet_Head87

    Mullet_Head87 Medium Load Member

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    I gotta know what happened when he reached the end.
     
  8. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_2559: No, I drive for Prime, too slow to pass anyone.
    I agree they screwed up. Dumber than cruise control, just pass because you are going faster without knowing whats going on ahead.

    But the problem I have is that nobody was in the position to help them out. They all had their head up someones butt so far to not allow for the "Autopilot Factor". We all could make things less of a cluster if we left some room for people to go when they mess up. We aren't working together.
     
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  9. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    There have been roads closed for construction, bare dirt. No rain above. Interlock in, onwards. 50 miles of dirt and a few undecked bridges using the girders below does it for me. Then getting back after delivery.

    Roads are not closed. In some cases you don't need a road. Many places out west it's just the land to roll on for a while. One rule, green grass = water below, get stuck. You want brown grass etc.
     
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  10. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Ehh, i agree to a point. I think everyone in the right lane was working together. Swift was the one who made a conscious decision to do their own thing. Swift was working against everyone else.

    I admire your passion to defend people who #### up for no reason.
    Ill be the one to judge someone for f'n up something so simple. Like follow the leader. Or dont cross the double yellow when a line of trucks is not moving, until you know why.
     
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  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    ...Or picked up his radio mike.

    Oh, wait. What's a "radio"?:rolleyes:
     
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