Almost sent to Missouri in a daycab, really Werner?

Vice griped the airline...I ran from Wisconsin to New Hampshire once like that on a weekend. That was when I was young and stupid. I don't think I would do that again

 

Well, holy Toledo, there's a real trucker on here!

P.S. A brake rivet in the flare fitting works great instead of vise-grips- a rivet and a cage bolt are part of my spare parts kit.

 

The supahtwuckahs were the company drivers passing me doing 50+ off the top of the hill. I had a completly uneventful trip and am enjoying my 34 at home where I belong, not cowering in fear and ignorance at a truck stop or rest area.

 

Please explain exactly who incurs what liability.

 

I want to hire you.I love people who do as i say WITHOUT QUESTION.You,ll do fine I Promise

 

Ask your insurance company and lawyer that same question.

 

Actually I've already had the discussion with both.

If the road is open and deemed safe to travel by the appropriate authority there is no additional liability. Negligence and/or recklessness are the things that will engender liability issues. Not chaining when you are required to, driving 50 MPH with chains on etc.

Can you offer a better answer?

 

I agree with this 100%. But, I was involved in a wreck some years ago, minding my own business on an undivided 4 lane road (chained and rolling up hill) when I was hit by a vehicle coming down the mountain. I was not hurt, but the other motorist was injured and hospitalized for a couple of weeks. The lawsuit that followed from the accident cost me dearly even though I was not at fault for anything other than being there. Thats where it was ruled that I should have parked the truck instead of chaining and going on down the road, even though it was open with chains required for all vehicles. The court said that I was the "professional driver" and that my decision to keep going instead of parking at a safe haven resulted in me being liable for all damages, medical payments and replacing the other motorists vehicle. It cost me a truck, trailer and a home. My logs and vehicle were scrutinized by the dot and found to be compliant. I just hope your insurance company and lawyer are as good as you think they are and you don't have to endure what I went through. This is my last comment about liability. Be safe.

 

I call BS on your story.

For 10 years I owned courier service, specializing in medical & banking deliveries.

In January 1996 one of my drivers crossed the centerline & an oncoming vehicle head on. My employee was (no seatbelt) killed, the other driver was seriously injured. A lawsuit ensued. I consulted an attorney of my own who basically told me not to waste my money on his services, my insurance company would protect my interests. Between the liabilty coverage on the vehicle and my umbrella policy I didn't spend a dime out of pocket. The truck was carrying blood & lab specimens so there was a full haz-mat response, that didn't cost me anything either.

I kept waiting for my insurance rates to skyrocket. When I sold out to a competitor in 1999 they still hadn't increased enough to threaten my existence.

I have been self employed in the transportation industry since 1974. I don't claim to know everything, but I think I'm starting to get a handle on it. If you had insurance in the accident you described and your carrier failed to protect your interests you should have sued them. It would be almost unheard of for a plaintiff to come after you for the measly equity in your truck and home when they could get millions from your insurance carrier. This just don't pass my sniff test.

 

I wasn't covered as well as I thought in '89. I am now.