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Hit a yellow pole

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Ktanner683, Jan 26, 2020.

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  1. Jan 26, 2020 #21
    Ktanner683

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    Oh I will, this is a small company only open mon-Fri 8-5... So they are closed today, I will tell them tomorrow morning I guess, I'm in New Jersey now, probably will go to terminal Wednesday after I deliver in St Louis...I hope they don't fire me, I'd hate to have to get myself and all this stuff in this truck home, that's what I'm worried about...I have a lot of stuff... Especially stuff I can't take on plane, train, or bus
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2020 #22
    flood

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    We HAD a driver come into the shop with damage like that. Said he hit a deer.... never seen a deer bleed SAFETY YELLOW...

    Just tell them the truth. If you have a good record with them and over all you'll get a driver preventable.
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2020 #23
    Ktanner683

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    Oh I wouldn't tell them anything but the truth, friends and a guy on here have said to clean the yellow paint off and say someone hit me and ran, I couldn't do that
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2020 #24
    D.Tibbitt

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    LOL if he was a good liar he would say "the deer pissed himself right at the moment i hit em and thats what the yellow marks is from " :D if u gonna lie to the shop atleast make em laugh, them mechanics aint stupid LOL
     
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  7. Jan 26, 2020 #25
    D.Tibbitt

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    truth is the way to go , dont lie. #### happens most companies understand if u have an otherwise clean record then there shouldnt be no problem.
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2020 #26
    bryan21384

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    I just died reading this....lmao!!!! Nonetheless OP, its not that big of a deal. Take you some pictures, and man up. Things happen. You will probably get charged for the damage, either outright or insurance deductible. I cant imagine you getting fired over something so minor. Just do better next time.
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2020 #27
    Hazmat Cat

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    John 8:31- the truth with set you free.
     
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  10. Jan 26, 2020 #28
    Bakerman

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    The deer could have been wearing his safety vest! lol
     
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  11. Jan 26, 2020 #29
    MOBee

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    Should it come to that, buy some boxes, pack it all up and ship it back to yourself. (UPS or USPS)
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2020 #30
    bigdad7

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    Kind of wierd there is not an on call safety guy on weekends to report it to
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    Any company I have been with that is that size has such a person and a policy to report immediately waiting till Monday concerns me

    What do they say it's not the crime but the perceived cover-up that gets most people in trouble
     
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