Help!!! I'm being forced to haul a unsecured forklift

Punch him the face !!

 

No cents getting upset on something that could kill someone.
It will just be one less person to worry about on the road.
Sad but true.

 

Look it is your right to refuse to drive the truck, you are in control. So here is what I would do, quit.

Look up in this internet the words staa and whistle blower. There is a site that explains your protections as a driver.

 

I can tell you EXACTLY how this is likely to play out.

If you continue to haul an unsecured device, even under the order of a direct supervisor, YOU will be held responsible in the event of an accident or inspection resulting in a citation.

When the lawsuit happens don't think for one second that management will man up and admit to coercing the driver to haul the load as directed. They'll play stupid and lay it all on you.

Basically, as in all situations, the buck stops with the driver. If you say NO... it's NO. Hours, loads, equipment, weather... whatever. You are the captain.

 

But one thing, if the lawsuits fly, the company will be the primary target and still be on the hook because they allowed it, even if they deny they ordered it. Unless the driver has some serious financial resources, suing the driver is useless. The same as when Willy Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, "because that is where the money is", a lawyer is going to go after who has the most financial resources. Once most drivers pay for legal services, there is not a lot left to get from them. But a company, that company's entire assets can be sold off if necessary to cover the judgement.

 

Same way we transfer ours between warehouse's. And we throw a few empty pallets on the side with the forks.( we remove the forks first.) It's not going to move if you take it easy. And our warehouse's are up to 120 miles apart. Never had one move.

 

Amazing at the number of truck drivers that would haul an unsafe load.

 

I think one could ask @Scalemaster about what DOT would have to say. I am sure he would be happy to point out the regs on the securement and the propane tank if it can stay on or has to be removed.
But as said before your the one that's in the hotseat if things go wrong period.

 

You know, it's funny... Bosses use the, "I'll fire you if you don't" excuse...but there are only so many drivers.

Kinda makes you think of what would happen if we all started to use the n-word.








NO!

 

Here is the problem with most these arguments....1) does the trailer have provisions for straps( E-track) if so strap it to prevent forward/rear movement,along with blocking on the floor ( in front/behind and beside the wheels} this will be legal as per FMCSA regs
2) propane tank is not hazmat when attached to vehicle it fuels...turn off valve remove hose and cap outlet if possible, again , considered safe by regs (I haul quite a few lifts with tanks intact,and have been inspected many times with 0 defects...both in load securement and haz mat issues)