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Brake week

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Cpk8845, Sep 11, 2016.

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  1. Sep 11, 2016 #1
    Cpk8845

    Cpk8845 Bobtail Member

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    Who is not running this week???? Last time I sat on the side of a road in SC for 4 hours no issues at all (warning for tint)just lost time $$$$
     
    Cpk8845, Sep 11, 2016
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  3. Sep 11, 2016 #2
    David_Simpson

    David_Simpson Medium Load Member

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    i will be running, so will my co-workers. on my particular route, there are only 2 scales, one north, one south. they are always closed at night, even thru that June inspections.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2016 #3
    Robert85006

    Robert85006 Medium Load Member

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    If there is a truck that isn't running fearing an inspection, it should STAY off the road. Unsafe equipment can cost lives. Either do it right or don't do it all all!
     
    Robert85006, Sep 11, 2016
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  5. Sep 11, 2016 #4
    G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    I think that it is sometimes not an equipment problem, but just not wanting the hassle.
     
    G/MAN, Sep 11, 2016
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  7. Sep 11, 2016 #5
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Eh, whuddaya need brakes fer? All they do is slow ya down!:biggrin_25511:
     
    Pedigreed Bulldog, Sep 11, 2016
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  8. Sep 11, 2016 #6
    driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Gears an jakes no need for brakes
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2016 #7
    stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Tints Huh??

    Please Give is more details for sitting on the side of the road and the truth.....
     
    stayinback, Sep 11, 2016
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  10. Sep 11, 2016 #8
    double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Except that it isn't about safety:

    Screenshot_2016-09-11-07-37-32-1.jpg
     
    double yellow, Sep 11, 2016
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  11. Sep 11, 2016 #9
    kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    I'll be in Commyfornya but won't be passing scales Monday. Will head east Tuesday got the AZ NM TX OK IL IN OH scales to waste time at
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2016 #10
    Derailed

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    Possibly this guy
     

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