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Phantom Pre-Trip inspections.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Midnightrider909, Nov 25, 2016.

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  1. Nov 27, 2016 #41
    snowwy

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    I don't think any of you can top THIS disturbing moment.

    Guy under a trailer. Zipper down. Doing the stroke.

    That was at pilot in Hesperia, Ca.
     
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  3. Nov 27, 2016 #42
    Midnightrider909

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    Our newer trailers have that system installed but the tractor does not. It blows my mind something like this exists yet they don't have it installed on our tractor when it is so important to have all 18 tires inflated at all times. We aren't even allowed to carry a tire Thumper with our company.
     
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  4. Nov 27, 2016 #43
    Midnightrider909

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    Been there. Do you know if it was a driver or just some tweaker. I usually skip Hesperia and move on to Barstow.
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2016 #44
    MACK E-6

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    Perhaps not, but that doesn't excuse operating unsafe equipment.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2016 #45
    MACK E-6

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    What excuse for a trucking company doesn't allow carrying of a tire thumper?:eek:
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2016 #46
    snowwy

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    No idea. Just shook my head. Jumped in my truck and left.
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2016 #47
    2MuchTeam

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    I just started and the lack of pre-trip inspections I see definitely came as a surprise. My school made me think it was going to be more common. I personally enjoy taking the extra step just to have a piece of mind.
     
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  10. Nov 27, 2016 #48
    Sipesh

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    Naw, she's at the house. The kids love the hell out of her. Honestly, she was a cool find, but it did put a fear in me of killing something if I don't look EVERYWHERE on the truck each morning before I roll out!
     
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  11. Nov 27, 2016 #49
    northstarfire0693

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    Thats what I want to know.
     
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  12. Nov 27, 2016 #50
    skellr

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    Probably anyplace that thinks they need ZONAR.
     
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