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Curbs, Tires and split axle trailors.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010.

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  1. Jun 28, 2010 #11
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yeah, offer to pay for the tire, at least. Since you're new and he is a small 2 truck carrier, you will at least get on his good side. I'm curious as to what was damaged, the tire or the rim?
     
    Allow Me., Jun 28, 2010
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  3. Jun 28, 2010 #12
    Working Class Patriot

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    Yeah...My rears have dump control....I'd like to see if I can get a lift axle for the front....Even if it just went 6".....no contact...no scrub....
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2010 #13
    CrazyCoolRayRay

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    I,m so dumb, it was 46000 pounds 23 tons , thanks
     
    CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010
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  5. Jun 28, 2010 #14
    CrazyCoolRayRay

    CrazyCoolRayRay Bobtail Member

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    He said it was just the tire, and I goofed on the weight it 46000 lbs 23 tons thank for your advice, had a blessed day ,
     
    CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010
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  7. Jun 28, 2010 #15
    Jfaulk99

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    http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/pdfs/trailer_PDFs/L727.pdf

    Last one I bought cost about $500 but I supplied my own valves and installed myself.
     
    Jfaulk99, Jun 28, 2010
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  8. Jun 28, 2010 #16
    Winchester Magnum

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    J, how much clearance did that give you between the bottom of tire and the pavement in full lift?
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2010 #17
    CrazyCoolRayRay

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    To say thanks and I did offer to pay for the tire, He was really nice about it and said well you learned something today,,

    He said hold up traffic if you have to,

    . and do your best to not miss your stop next time. He refused to let me pay for the tire . $300.00 dollars,,, and on a hand shake we agreed that I would pay for the next one if it happened again.

    I think that was a very fair deal .

    He is a cool Guy and great boss and I really like working for him . .

    Thank you for responding and being the Professional Driver you are.
     
    CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010
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  10. Jun 28, 2010 #18
    CrazyCoolRayRay

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    Wow what a great Idea ,, I was so trying to miss the whole thing I would have never thought of that , Thank you for your Professional advice I will never forget what you just taught me,,,thanks again so much...
     
    CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010
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  11. Jun 28, 2010 #19
    Powder Joints

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    Sounds like you have a good boss. IMHO the truck owner is liable for tire, etc.... He takes the gamble or chance in order to make the profit. I understand your point though.

    I got my powder train stuck in soft sand, didn't want the boss to know I was stupid enough to try and cross a sand lot, even though there were tracks across it, I got about 3 length's into the field and it sank like a rock. I did not call in I just called a tow truck paid the 250 bucks and went on down the road. A week later I got called into the office and the owner handed me a tow bill and ask me to explain, All I could say was bad choice, he handed a second envelope containing 250 bucks cash. Said it was his responsibility to take care of it, but don't do it again... Sometimes you get surprised.
     
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  12. Jun 28, 2010 #20
    CrazyCoolRayRay

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    I did offer to pay for the tire,, $300.00 and he refused, but he is a cool guy and he Gave me a little speech and on a hand shake we decided that I would pay for the next one...I thought that was very fair, I never got to see the damaged tire but he did say that he was surprised that the rim wasn,t damaged also, the tire stayed up, and I did not check the tire after making my delivery to busy unloading and I didn,t even know it was damaged or I would have fessed up before he discovered it, Saturday morning while I was off for the weekend.but its all worked out now . thank you for everything and have a Great Day !
     
    CrazyCoolRayRay, Jun 28, 2010
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