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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Pappy1, Jul 27, 2011.

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  1. Jul 28, 2011 #11
    crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    As i didnt read all post on this, but if not mentioned, you can tell him that with the grocery list of problems, if pulled over by dot, they can shut you down until repair have been made, and like one post said, it's on your licence, you are the driver and you are responcable for the operation of the vehice
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2011 #12
    D_Jeffers

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    Don't drive it, for all the reasons above. But especially with brake problems. If you have an accident, especially one with injuries or death YOU will be facing prison time. You have a CDL and it is YOUR responsibility to pretrip your truck and refuse to drive it with life threatening problems.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2011 #13
    Hardlyevr

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    Tell your boss you can keep all of your appointments! All he has to do is rent a large flat bed truck and trailer to haul around his truck everyplace he needs it to go! Or, FIX IT!
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2011 #14
    Pappy1

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    update....well he came to me today and asked if I could go and check the scales...and what was my thoughts on driving the truck...I said right off the bat....No it's illegal to drive it....He said I know but do you think it's safe enough...we just need to get these done today and I will fix the truck...I told him NO...it's my butt in the seat not his...he was pissed....said he would go and do it...when I got back from my other duties for the day...truck was still sitting there...he never went and drove it...and found out he ordered the parts to take it back and have everything repaired...So we will see what tomorrow holds.....
     
    Pappy1, Jul 28, 2011
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  7. Jul 28, 2011 #15
    Lantern

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    Glad you stood up and said no. No point in hurting yourself. license, or others in a accident.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2011 #16
    DragonTamerBrat

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    Good for you, standing your ground.
     
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  9. Jul 30, 2011 #17
    Pappy1

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    Yea I stood my ground.......of course I was treated like Crap Fri. when I came to work and sure I will get every crappy job that comes down the shoot....but I can hold my head up and know I did the right thing.....come to find out the truck failed Insp last year...and it looked liked the insp sticker date was changed....so when I went to look at it closer Fri...it has Disappeared from he truck all together...........HUM
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2011 #18
    CondoCruiser

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    Good for you. If the guy is going to be in the business, he better get use to doing things right. The reason we have all these laws are from people like him.
     
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  11. Jul 30, 2011 #19
    G/MAN

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    I would not drive a vehicle that I knew the brakes were bad. Brakes and hubs are usually not that expensive. In any case, it is less expensive than having an accident where someone could be injured or killed.
     
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  12. Jul 30, 2011 #20
    okiedokie

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    That's what a pro would do. Recognize that YOU have a responsibility to yourself and the public to drive a safe truck in a safe manner. Sometimes it might cost you a job but in the long run you will be a better driver for it. Been there done that a couple of times.
     
    okiedokie, Jul 30, 2011
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