18 wheelers passing me and run oncoming traffic onto shoulder

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  1. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    Dashcam footage from December 2013. Texas 2 lane roads and impatient truckers. I normally just ease along around 62 mph trying to conserve fuel and stay out of trouble. I guess trouble comes close to finding me here!

    Recorded with my DOD F500LHD. Mic turned off because my truck is too loud and audio just crackles.



     
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  3. Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    Both them morons need to lose their cdl! Did the cop turn around for that one?
     
  4. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Just Keep hirinmg these warm bodies that pulsate........

    Just keep hiring em'
     
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  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Thats how they roll in Texas. They want you and opposing traffic to ride the shoulder so they can pass; it's the "Texas way".
     
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  6. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    And MN too I guess. 2 Big Trucks did this to me while rollin 55mph in a "55" zone Wednesday...I braked but luckily oncoming 4-wheelers pulled over and had mucho more braino than the Big Trucks..
     
  7. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    No the cop didn't come back, he was on his way to an emergency and an ambulance came right after. To his credit, the flatbedder that passed hit the shoulder for the ambulance. I guess he was skeered after running that cop onto the shoulder.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    So many truckers that have fast trks just don't have the patience for slower vehicles.Ive been run off the road while driving a semi.
     
  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Put someone's life at risk just so you can save maybe a minute or two. I'll never understand that concept. Especially when they lollygag around a truck stop when they stop. Too bad that cop had another call. Those two needed hefty fines and a reckless driving charge on top of it. It doesn't matter what state it's in. Some think they are driving a sports car. It's just another bad driver with an attitude.
     
  10. Y2K

    Y2K Road Train Member

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    If I was in my car and some moron driver did that to me I'd turn around and chase the SOB down, things would get ugly real fast.
     
  11. ipogsd

    ipogsd Heavy Load Member

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    During training I was on my evaluation run and a car zoomed past me crossing a double yellow with a Texas Constable in the oncoming lane, yep lights siren and a quick U turn and that 4 wheeler I'm sure was having a bad day!
     
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