Had someone run into me while parked

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ulenie, Apr 12, 2019.

  1. ulenie

    ulenie Medium Load Member

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    Well last night at a truck stop, while i was sleeping someone run into the side of my truck. They cracked a small side panel above the fuel line. I was sleep and the hit didnt wake me up at all. I only noticed it during pretrip. I am not sure if i am suppose to report this to company and if they going to blame me if i do. The damage is not that noticeable though.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    DAC Report will notice it.
     
  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Report it immediately with pictures. Cya.
     
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  5. Just passing by

    Just passing by Road Train Member

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    That's some serious sleep there. I wake up when a gust of wind rocks it oh so gingerly. Hope they buy it, driver.
     
  6. ulenie

    ulenie Medium Load Member

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    Ya I sleep pretty #### good. It wasnt a big hit...
     
  7. Ridlingdj

    Ridlingdj Medium Load Member

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    I sleep like a rock but report it first think last thing that you want is a issue down the road just tell them the truth and be honest if you keep hiding things like this before long your truck is beat all to hell
     
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  8. briantmiller137

    briantmiller137 Light Load Member

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    Report it. Document the damage. See if there any security cameras around, including in trucks near you. Your truck computer should show you in a parked position, and may have picked up the bump.

    You should pay attention to who is next to you. Get a dash cam. Cheap insurance.

    I average getting hit while parked every 18 months, and I've been at this 25 years.

     
  9. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    It doesn't take a very hard hit to break a body panel. The driver may not have known it, and you obviously didn't feel it.

    Take pics and report it ASAP. Not much else you can do.
     
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  10. Ffx95

    Ffx95 Road Train Member

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    You probably run reefer too. You get used to it and become a heavier sleeper. Anywho report it ASAP or else when you turn in the truck they’ll accuse you of damaging it.
     
  11. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    If Swift ran into you.
    You are now a certified “Supertrucker”.
    Congratulations!
     
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