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Rubbed a tree limb, Accident or Incident???

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by BigDog Trucker, Jan 8, 2019.

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  1. Jan 8, 2019 #1
    BigDog Trucker

    BigDog Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    I rubbed against a tree limb with the the section of my trailer where the wall meets the roof and tore the limb down. It ripped some aluminum off and you can see daylight in the trailer. No tickets were issued, but employer had me fill out an 'accident' form when I got back for insurance purposes. What do you guys think? In hindsight, I should have crumpled their form up and told em if they dont like it, fire me. Wish I had now, lol.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2019 #2
    GreenPete359

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    Base value...incident. Don’t sweat it
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2019 #3
    SteerTire

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    It’s an incident for you. Accident for insurance filing. Not a big deal really. Unless your employer makes one of it, with you.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2019 #4
    Chinatown

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    Should have put some duct tape over it and not said anything.
    I wouldn't do that to an owner-operator with a few trucks, but dang sure would if working for a mega.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2019 #5
    J.S.

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    Probably shoulda fixed it if possible.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2019 #6
    RoadRooster

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    If you hit something it's an accident. If you do an evasive manuever or hard braking its an incident.
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2019 #7
    Bean Jr.

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    Neither will show up on your PCP, and both would be the same on your DAC. What are your concerns?
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2019 #8
    BigDog Trucker

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    None really, I guess. I was just concerned that employer had me fill out an 'accident' form. I dont need that following me around. I dont believe they use DAC, though. This is a local gig.
     
    BigDog Trucker, Jan 9, 2019
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  11. Jan 9, 2019 #9
    BigDog Trucker

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    I need to invest in a roll of that metal duct tape. I'm still somewhat new though and had called dispatch after it happened. Once I get crusty enough, I'll be a duct tape king lol.
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2019 #10
    BigDog Trucker

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    Meh, if they want to fire me they can. I'm still on probation. Something tells me they won't, though.
     
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