What would you do in this situation? Let go for a blown tire

Lady, I don't know why you're being so defensive here. You asked US a question and it seems you don't like the answer you're getting.

I've been around trucks my entire life. I've never heard of a tire blowing out because a driver downshifted improperly or used his service brakes too hard. I suggest asking your husband for the correct story or at least know how to interpret his story correctly before asking the question again.

Anything here is going to be purely speculation as to the cause of the blowout. Could have been numerous reasons but without finer details no one will be able to help you for certain.

 

I never said they had bad equipment,you and I are on the wrong page.What I gathered from your other post to me when you asked if I read other Marten threads you was talking about the equipment.A thousand apologies for coming to that conclusion.Do we have to make such a huge deal out of what I said????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

Don't really see where you owe her an apology. She came on here and asked a question, most gave her the best answer they could give her but she seems unhappy with the answer so its just something she'll have to work out for herself?

 

Marten or Martin ? 2 different companies . Just because he made a mistake (maybe a costly one) that does not mean he should quit driving ! We all made mistakes in the beginning . But , he should just look for a new place to work , many companies hiring . All the facts would be needed to know the entire story . Support his decision is all you can do . Good luck .

 

It could be as simple as still on probation, and they dont need a reason. Just move on. If he screwed up hopfully he learned his leason. If he didnt he wouldnt want to work for a company that throws you out like that anyway. Call a lawyer or find a better job. Or both. Or nither or some combination of any sugestion you may have heard. Sorry just covering my ###.

 

Yea, no one just gets fired solely from a blown tire.
I bet somethin serious happened and he's embarrassed to tell ya.

Ive blown a tire before rollin down the road. Pull to the shoulder safely, call for repair and be on your way.

You have drivers with 20+ years here, can't just come out the wood work with some half told story and expect em to believe...

 

Actually I was being sarcastic when I apologized.

 

back to the original question, Yes Marten was justified in terminating his employment... Blew a tire, not a big deal, but destroyed the brakes also, a big deal, and only his first run.