Am I being unreasonable?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by wise2727, Apr 19, 2018.

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  1. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    I used these mirrors all the time. It would mess with me too. That being said, I'd run with it.
     
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    why does everyone assume if a driver sits for 3 days that he isnt going to do anything productive with that time as if the only way to earn a dollar or be happy is to keep driving non stop, my decision to sit or not would be based on what im gonna do with that time, how much i need the money and if i have any family or friends in the area.
     
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    Your kidding, right. This could not have possibly been a real question.

    They will probably send out your replacement with the mirror bracket and you'll be standing on the onramp watching them go down the freeway.
     
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    The reason I made the assumption that it was legally required is because the police officer that came out to do the accident report specifically told me "you're lucky that there is a shop here because you can' take it on the road like that". As for the guy who says you would fire me when I got back to the yard; That is why I don't drive for people like you. I will always support another driver asking about regulations or for advice from another driver with more experience.
     
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    Check your regulation book that you got when they hired you and it will show you do not need that mirror, dumb ### cop doesn't know what he's talking about.
     
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    Which just goes to show the saying... Ask 10 officers a question and get 12 answers.
     
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    This is why we see fidget-spinners for sale in the Truck Stops.
     
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    You don't drive for people like me because you're NOT qualified.
     
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    if it was not a DOT cop, he didn't know his arse from his elbow about DOT regulations.
     
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    Always have that little green book handy because some of those cops want to see if you know how to use it.
     
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