Ohio police seek trucker after loose set of dual tires strike big rig cab, killing tanker truck driver
Police are still looking for the driver of the tractor trailer with now missing tandems.
I feel bad for the killed driver since he probably only had a fraction of a second to react.
Anyone have any tips in avoiding having tandems come flying off?
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Tanker driver killed by loose tandems
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Flat Earth Trucker, Jan 18, 2023.
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check the seals for leaks?
check the hubs for heat, beyond normal?
have regular shop inspections?
do regular pre/post trip inspections?
and like in the world of self defensive training, always be aware of your surroundings, as in keep your head on a swivel???jaffles, Studebaker Hawk, Coover and 5 others Thank this. -
Western Express; big lawsuit ahead.
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Maintenance, and a competent mechanic in the first place.Siinman, jaffles, supremegod and 5 others Thank this.
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If that driver was driving when he was hit, he sure done a fine job getting over on the shoulder. I pray his family receives comfort from The almighty God!!!!!
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They located the vehicle and driver at a local truck stop.
RIP Driver.
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If you compare pics to the ones in another article, that doesn't look like the same set of tandems. Was it confirmed Western Express?
Also implies the truck was moving but it's pulled to the side and mentions the driver was killed instantly.
This is job is dangerous and it's only getting worse with everyone driving when using their phones!ibcalm19, Chinatown, Stringb8n and 1 other person Thank this. -
RIP Driver , condolences to the familys involved.
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