Bad trailer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mototom, May 26, 2019.

  1. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Ok, that's understandable about not wanting to leave.

    I just don't want to see you sit for a day, not get paid, and still have an issue. If it's still broke then someone needs to own up, don't let them shaft you because of it. They will if you let them.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    So...
    Why not just find a different trailer?
     
  4. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    It's not your truck driver.
    Just give that automatic the pedal and go.
    If it breaks it's not really your fault.
    Automatics have been programmed to work like the manufacturer wants them to.
     
  5. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    Yeah I told them it needed gone through but they were getting pissy. I sat for 4 days because they didn’t want to pay 25$/day storage on the trailer. They’ve started off great but it’s going down hill
     
  6. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    Full story. I did a 34hr reset at terminal. This trailer was loaded and sealed set for a 300miles trip. I had an air leak, bad tire, and light. They replaced the tire with one that looks like it drove over a cheese grater, fixed the air leak abs light went out.
    20miles before delivery abs light comes on, unload and drive straight to shop. Get told I can drop it and pick up new one. They change their mind over a 25$/day storage fee. 2 full days pass waiting on part, wrong part company had to overnight different one. Third day shop finally replaces abs module but new one has a different fitting so they have to make one. Get ready to pick up my current load and have a new air leak. Get that fixed.

    At dock I have to unhook while it’s loaded. Come back hook up and do pre trip. Replace tail light and I’m good. Oops tandems won’t slide, 2 hours finally got em to move forward enough I can make the tight turns.
    Wake up do pre trip air bags look funny and trailer riding low. Fight and get airbags up partially. Go to shop and have it fixed.
     
  7. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    I’m afraid I’d be fired if I did that. Idk if I did damage or not but this transmission is weak.
     
  8. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    How much do you get paid per day for down time?
     
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