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Got into a jackknife. Will they fire me ?

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Western fleet owner, Nov 16, 2021.

  1. Nov 16, 2021 #1
    Western fleet owner

    Western fleet owner Light Load Member

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    Just making a quick post to see what you guys think will happen. I decided to cover for one of my city drivers in TransX today. Got into a jackknife No one is injured or hurt The trailer and load is good. My truck will obviously be totalled. Do you guys think I can get terminated for this ?
     
    Western fleet owner, Nov 16, 2021
    Western fleet owner, Nov 16, 2021
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  3. Nov 16, 2021 #2
    mjv2744

    mjv2744 Light Load Member

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    How did it happen will be a part of the equation
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2021 #3
    REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I thought you were the boss. Your user name and the phrase "I decided to cover for one of my city drivers"....kinda leads one to believe that you're in charge.
    And, how do you total a truck in a jackknife without hurting the trailer?
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2021 #4
    jamespmack

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    How do you get terminated with your own truck?
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2021 #5
    Last Call

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    Maybe he means.....will he get terminated with his insurance company
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2021 #6
    skipgears

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    Pretty sure he means terminated by his wife ..
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2021 #7
    uncleal13

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    A lot of that going on the prairies today with the ice, snow and winds
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2021 #8
    Prairie Trucker

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    Depends on Trans X policy - if there is no cargo / trailer claim not sure why they would terminate the contract.... now the question is are you authorized to fill in without notifying them???
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2021 #9
    okiedokie

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    Paul_Harvey.jpg
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2021 #10
    Pamela1990

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    So you're really asking, as the owner, should you fire yourself for being a terrible driver?

    Never sell that trailer, that is a tough one. Totaled the tractor, didn't even scratch the paint on the trailer.
     
    Pamela1990, Nov 17, 2021
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