Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    A trooper friend once told me try running as fast as you can towards a brick wall , don't slow down with your legs , stop yourself with your arms . And multiply that by ten or so. I've always worn my seatbelt since then.
     
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  3. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I still don’t wear a seat belt. I’ve been in a couple bad accidents. Never been thrown out of the seat. But with two arm rests down and a steering wheel in the way. I don’t know where you will go. Unless you roll. In which case you don’t have control regardless.

    I do however drape it across me so I don’t get a ticket. Idk. I probably don’t do it just because they said I have to do it.

    I really just don’t like it restricting my movements while I’m riding.
     
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  4. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    I think the biggest reason I have to wear it in the truck is being a smaller guy and they build these seats for big dudes. I feel like I'm just sliding around bouncing off the armrests without it. I do take it off when I'm running something big through town because I'm moving all over the place trying to make sure I don't buy a light pole.

    Almost every bad wreck Ive seen with a truck the steer axle is either gone or the linkage is so broken that you can't control it even if it stays upright.
     
  5. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    The real issue here is I'm a dummy..
    Trooper Warrior done fooled me..

    He passed me in the hammer, then slowed his roll.. Got my attention by wiggling his seatbelt at me.

    Like a dumb@$$ I popped up & leaned forward to give him a clear look.

    I reckon ain't no way he could see from down low in that cruiser,
    me sunk in the seat, whole body behind the B pillar wearing a dark gray t shirt..

    Shoulda been more on my game..
     
  6. Boardhauler

    Boardhauler Road Train Member

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    Lost my older sister because she didn't have her belt on. Pickup really wasn't that badly damaged, we figured that she took the belt off and was reaching for something on the other side of the cab.

    I wear mine (almost) all the time after that, rarely wore it before.
     
  7. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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  8. Isafarmboy

    Isafarmboy Road Train Member

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    You n me is the only ones without that new fangled tarp roller up thinga bobs?
     
  9. sawmill

    sawmill Road Train Member

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    I ain't saying it's the best way to work on the underside of a trailer, but it's a way. PXL_20260429_160731743.jpg
     
  10. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Makes me cringe that no one reloaded instead of junking them. I see 9mm, 44 mag, 22-250, 30-6 just to name a few…..

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