Trucker killed after driving into trailer that became detached from another semi
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by chico9696, Jan 21, 2018.
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Tears in my eyes over this one.
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Nearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crash
But we have to wait and see what the investigation turns up. Remember this accident occurred in the middle of the night on a rural road where there was no lighting so the driver that hit it probably had little to no warning before impact.NavigatorWife, tinytim and scottied67 Thank this. -
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The tug test can give u a false result. If the jaws are too high and not around the middle of the pin you can still tug the trailer. Looking at it with your eyeballs and a flashlight is worth it.
Sad story he had a family.DC818, NavigatorWife, allniter and 3 others Thank this. -
This is my biggest fear. I'm so paranoid about it that I look at the handle, under the fifth wheel to make sure its past the latch, and then the jaws
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Two winters ago, I was hooking a box. Cold but no snow. I always hook with a window at least partially down. I backed under, and everything sounded right. Tugged. Good there.
I hooked up the air lines and pigtail, then went under to eyeball the fifth wheel. It was only halfway across. First and only time that ever happened, but if I had just gone by sound and the tug test, it would have been a bad day.
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