Oct. 27 8:35pm It happened - Truck Rollover

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by netxjoe, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. SmokeyCowboy009

    SmokeyCowboy009 Heavy Load Member

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    Glad to hear youve made it thru this one. Hope and pray that you will recover fully from all the injuries and get back at it.
    The Lord was looking out for you for sure.
     
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  3. blanco

    blanco Road Train Member

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  4. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    That was my first thought, but in Texas in October?
     
  5. netxjoe

    netxjoe Bobtail Member

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    Yeah it was October but was actual a warm evening. There were wind gust though, some reaching on up there in speed. I am a proud person most of the time, but I have no problem telling you just how helpless you feel when all you can see is metal twisting around you. And my poor truck lol. I was told though the replacement the company bought is the same model kw and just as pretty lol. I just hope to be able to hop in her someday.
     
  6. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    I wish you a full recovery. You never know.

    I preach all the time on here. Nobody is exempt no matter how good you are.

    With your good driving, it took 2 million miles. Someone else 500,000. All you can do is do your best everyday and stay away from bad habits.
     
  7. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    Had the same thing happen to me in a cruiser going to class early one morning, going up a slight hill. Run'n about 45-50 all of a sudden car goes sideways, nothing is responding, brakes, counter steer NOTHING! Slid about 20yards angled across the oncoming lane into the ditch hit a telephone pole which sent me into 2 spins hitting a pipe fence before coming to a stop. OUCH! No skids marks until I hit the grass. Roads dry and no mechanical failures on vehicle. Investigated by state troopers whom were totatly baffled and could not find a reason...

    At that time I had driven 12yrs highspeed and pursuits with NO accidents. You are correct you feel totaly helpless and at the mercy of whatever GOD you believe in...Speedy recovery
     
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  8. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    I couldn't disagree more!
     
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  9. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    Well I will say, you never know what can happen. I got a text the other day about a coal bucket that went over the scenic view on rt 56 toward Johnstown in PA. If you have ever been in that area you know its steep and his steer tire blew and took him right off the side of the mountain, you should've seen the pictures....Horrible.
     
  10. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    I've seen the way most of those guys drive...It's never a big surprise when they crash.
     
  11. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Live and learn. Thing is, sometimes there isn't an answer. If you drive down the road sht will happen. Stay safe.
     
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