Truck driver dragged under truck at Pilot parking lot

I haven't heard anything yet, but it's the weekend. I'll check on Monday.

 

Something else to think about - and I'm guilty of it - I wear a lot of black/dark blue/grey hoodies - if the weather was getting the guy wet, he could have very well had his hood up - at night, no matter how light skinned you are, people won't likely see your face, and your dark hoodie (and covered head) will blend in with the night.

Please be careful, and stay as far away from moving trucks as possible. Had a completely unrelated VERY close call today - thanking the Good Lord for letting me by on that one.

 

i been trying to do a google search of said events and i am coming up with nothing at all id like to find a news article or something to read and put here.... but i am having no luck
anyone els trying?

 

Parking lot safety for pedestrians:
ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings!
Reread this story and then ronin's post #32.
Lets discuss this in depth as it's become a statistic in more than a few truck stops.

This will cover two subjects.
One is what this thread is about. Walking around heavy equipment. And Your complete safety

How do you really walk around a truck stop or a construction zone where there is heavy equipment moving about? With your head down or do you keep your head turning?

Your head should be rotating as far left to right as it will go. Then a slight turn of your torso or upper body to LOOK behind you to see what is about to turn you into a walking target! Look like you're an old man when you do this! TURN your body around every 30 seconds or so. Even if walking with someone. Yes, conservation is great but safety is better! Even when on those brain short circuiting devices called Cell phones or Ipods!

As "ronin" stated he likes dark clothing.
Safety is NOT fashion conscious!
At night, lighter clothing is noticeable in darker areas or when the weather is not so nice. If you wear dark clothing then turn your head. If it's bad weather, turn your head.

Never walk down the center of the isle or driveway where heavy equipment drives! Walk along the front of the parked trucks to the sides of the traveled pathway. yes pedestrians have the right of way IF they are seen!

Don't stare at the ground! Look in each truck before you get to it and at the drivers side. Is someone sitting in that seat? Get eye contact! It's not like you're hitting on the person but I always point to my front as I walk up on the person and every time it sinks in to the person sitting in the seat what your intentions are and I have always gotten a nod or a wave!

If walking BEHIND a truck that's either pulled in nose first look in the mirrors. During the day you should be able to see the driver. At night you won't but 99.9% of every driver out here before putting a truck in reverse puts his foot on the brake. Watch for this and working reverse lights on the tractor! AND his lights. marker, flashers or reverse. More and more drivers ae being smart and turning off their markers at night so that's about one of the first things you'll see is markers coming on! This should notify you in any case that something is about to happen so be alert.

If you are walking between trucks parked back to back do it again. Look in the mirrors!

The above things I mentioned are also a smart thing to do when walking for another reason.

Thieves and low lifes!
You know the ones. Those to lazy to work and pay their own way and use "rich truckers" as a target of opportunity!
Being aware of your surroundings work both ways! Keeping you from becoming another statistic in truck accident deaths or injury or becoming one on the crime statistics!

As you are looking for that truck driving the lot, look for other people walking the lot. Having a situational awareness can save more than just your life. As you are walking along towards the building or your truck, look UNDER trailers! Look for legs standing behind a trailer or in front of a tractor. Look for people hiding under trailers or between the tractor and trailer. Look at people and evaluate their person. Does he look like he belongs?

Parents in big cities teach their children not to walk next to the cars parked on the curb in case a mugger is waiting there for a victim.
The same thing should be done in truck stops especially at night!

Keep your head moving and your eyes open! No matter what the weather is doing. Wind blowing, rain or snow, your safety should be the foremost important thing on your mind. Inattention to your surroundings in some of the most dangerous places on the planet will get you hurt or even killed.

Truck stops just because of the up to 80,000 pound equipment rolling and yes speeding at times are not things you should be walking around while talking on a cell or listening to music with BOTH ears tuned out of your environment when they are needed as any important tool you use!!

There is always another and safer time to talk on a cell or listen to a song you've heard a dozen times before!

I won't even mention women jogging in a wooded area with Ipods stuck in their heads! except to say...STUPID!

 

Buy a neon green safety vest, hat or jacket. Get reflector tape for your jacket.. Looks weird, but it may save your life.

I have posted on "parking lot super truckers" before. I will still say as your driving thru the lot, use the 4-ways, go 5mph or less. Most of all...

Watch out for walkers.. and cars, that come in the wrong entrance.

Pull the phone or ear buds out of your ear, and PAY ATTENTION!!

My thoughts and prayers for our deceased brother..

 

When I had a dedicated trailer with my last company, I had the shop mechanics install 4 spotlights along the rear of the trailer.

2 facing outwards so I could see what was beside my last axle, and 2 facing straight back so I could see what was behind me. The flood light effect from these 4 lights, meant I seen everything around the back of my trailer, for a good 20 feet. Don't ask me how they wired it up, but all I had to do was throw a switch in the cab, and those lights came on.

I have very bright orange sweaters, with the reflective safety tape sewn onto them. I bought them at a work wear place, and they are cheap and easy to get. Why don't more people have these? It is almost impossible to miss someone wearing one of these. Even if you don't see the orange, there is usually always enough light coming from somewhere to brighten up the safety stripes.

 

Very sad, makes me want to pull the next clown that drives thru the truckstop in 5th gear out of his truck and beat him. Walk with caution in heavy equipment areas. Always have your head up and turning looking out for others.

 

The company where I'm at lost a driver sbout 3 weeks ago.
He was crossing the highway at night and got hit by 2 different cars.

The driver was allways carefull with his lds. etc.
I do not know if he was wearing a safety vest or not, but I would just about think he was knowing what I knew about him..
He was only 53 years old..

 

are 2001-2002 wabash company trailers DO HAVE backup lights on then

 

Wow, that's gotta suck for the family and the other driver. Can't imagine having to live with that.