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I Flopped my truck over with a load of rocks.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by D.Tibbitt, Aug 27, 2021.

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  1. Aug 27, 2021 #51
    D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Im only going off of my view from the windshield and it what it felt like when driving. I dont exactly know where my trailer was at , i wasnt looking in my mirrors, and as soon as i felt it tugging i was trying to keep it upright
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2021 #52
    okiedokie

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    The Quarry crew or the other drivers that run that Goat trail are going to name that section of road after you. Ask me how I know.:biggrin_25514:
     
    okiedokie, Aug 27, 2021
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  4. Aug 27, 2021 #53
    D.Tibbitt

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    Hahaha oh they already told me they are gonna go retrieve my rocks from the side of the mountain and build a rock wall right there and spray paint my name on it :biggrin_25523:
     
    D.Tibbitt, Aug 27, 2021
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  5. Aug 27, 2021 #54
    BigBob410

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    ####. Sorry to see this. At least you lived to tell the tale. Glad you’re alright. Looks like it was a hairy ride.
     
    BigBob410, Aug 27, 2021
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  7. Aug 27, 2021 #55
    skallagrime

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    Not judging, actions in emergency situations are not really fair to armchair quarterback,

    i see loose pebbles on a road.

    ive dropped a steer or drive off the shoulder before, you KNOW when that happens, so you saying steers were firmly planted is probable.

    So given angle of curve, trailer slide is most probable way it ended up over there unless it was already dogtracking like a skateboard does with load weight all on passenger side (improbable, but possible, you seem to keep a decent eye on maintenance from what i see)
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2021 #56
    okiedokie

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    It's DOT approved. :D
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2021 #57
    God prefers Diesels

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    Oddly close to home seeing this happen to a TTR member. Especially you. Glad you're alright.
     
    God prefers Diesels, Aug 27, 2021
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  10. Aug 27, 2021 #58
    Midwest Trucker

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    Hope you weren’t posting on TTR while it happened. lol. Blah blah blah.... annnnnd crap. I’m in the ditch. :D

    Take care man, glad you’re ok and also have a rental already.
     
    Midwest Trucker, Aug 27, 2021
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  11. Aug 27, 2021 #59
    TheLoadOut

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    Glad you're alright

    DOT guy sounded like a douche

    Goes to show just how quickly things can change
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2021 #60
    Wasted Thyme

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    No. He just had a towel on his head and his feet on the dash. ;)
     
    Wasted Thyme, Aug 27, 2021
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