14 years without a incident,then BOOM three collision in two years. 0 tickets, one tow away.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by just g p, Jun 1, 2018.

  1. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    and i have seen more safety guys lose thier jobs over the years..

    who hires, the safety guys?
     
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  3. Antinomian

    Antinomian Road Train Member

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    Is that a philosophical question?
     
  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i dunno that, stuff, i never went to philosophy school, but if the safety guy does the hiring, but the safety guy is no longer working there, who hires the guy, that hires the guy?
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    I will concede it's hard to get by safety, because they know what will fly, but ultimately it's insurance.
     
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  6. justa_driver

    justa_driver Road Train Member

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    Might try a carrier who is Self Insured? Theres still a few I think? Of course, it will depend upon the circumstances of the collisions? At one time, Arnold Transportation was self insured? Not sure now since US Express owns 50% of them?
     
  7. just g p

    just g p Light Load Member

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    1st colissions March 2017. Four wheeler received a ticket for failing to yield.

    2nd collision April 2018. Minor backing incident scratched up another truck. 0 tickets

    3rd collision four wheeler smashed into the back of my trailer. 0 tickets
    No speeding tickets in 14 years.
    Overweight ticket in 2011.
    18 years with my CDL.
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    Is the second on your record? This is my problem too. Two incidents, no tickets but still on my record. Very unfair. All insurance sees is ACCIDENT.
     
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  9. justa_driver

    justa_driver Road Train Member

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    Thanks for sharing but it was unnecessary, I was just trying to make a suggestion but back in the old days, a record like that wouldnt be held against the driver. Thats exactly what I meant about trucking is going backwards in a previous comment.
     
  10. tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    Looks like the problem is the 4/18 accident that was your fault. It's just too soon I suppose. I could see insurance overlooking the 2 non at-fault accidents, but not the recent at-fault one.

    Like others are saying, there's somewhere for everyone. Just keep throwing darts at that board. You'll land something, God willing.
     
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  11. just g p

    just g p Light Load Member

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    It hasn't showed up yet,but after I return this trailer to the agent I'm sure Landstar will report it.
     
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