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First road kill

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kay_ray, Oct 12, 2020.

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  1. Oct 12, 2020 #1
    kay_ray

    kay_ray Medium Load Member

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    got my first road kill today contacted my insurance . Any estimate what price and how many days down i am looking forward to. I am 280 miles away from house should i just drive the truck home and get it fixed there. Video and photos attached .
     

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  3. Oct 12, 2020 #2
    kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I sure wouldn't want to sit that close to home. But get it repaired at a reputable shop, even if it is in the wrong direction from home.
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2020 #3
    kay_ray

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    Will prob get it fixed at dealership or wherever insurance wants . Just curious will i get a ticket for this driving down the road .
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2020 #4
    staceydude

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    That sucks! Makes a Herd or other same style bumper a worthy purchase.
    I would imagine you would get a ticket unless you met the right cop.
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2020 #5
    '88K100

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    Barely a scratch,,,get a new headlight housing mounted yourself and be on your way.
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2020 #6
    kay_ray

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    I am sitting right next to peterbilt dealership and was thinking about that but insurance told me to get no repiars done .
     

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  9. Oct 12, 2020 #7
    kay_ray

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    And the hood,bumper,bumper cover is toast too
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2020 #8
    Midwest Trucker

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    That sucks. You’ll probably be in the shop for a couple weeks. Might as well ask them about a rental truck.
     
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    Adios, Bambi, no big loss, plenty more where that came from. Fix it and get a deer guard, PRONTO!!!
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2020 #10
    25(2)+2

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    Got one one time that took the whole bucket out and left the bulbs flapping, it also got the charge air cooler and ac condenser, grill, bumper and fender on passenger side, 8k to repair. Lease truck, so I picked up a loaner where the repair was done at the dealership next door. It was a month before I got sent back to pick it up.

    And the next time by the place the deer lived, I saw a big one limping around. Hit him in the hindquarters, so it probably didn't kill him. Was leaping across in front of me, blur and then crunch. Mt. Ida, WI. See them near there all the time.
     
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