Bent the lower fuel tank step on my truck

If it isn't leaking it's probably not a big deal. I would report it if you haven't hit anything before and you weren't on the phone. Some others will say don't mention it.

 

Look for damage to their property. If none, dont mention it. If so, mention it.
As for the bent step, could heat it up and pound it back into a less noticeable condition.

 

Probably report it. If you don’t you know they’ll ask and blame you. Better to get in front of it, atleast then have a decent chance of not getting #### canned.

 

Just stop at a small repair shop and get it fixed out of pocket.

 

Post a pic of the damage,it might be a easy fix.

 

"Gee, boss, I have no idea how that happened",, I know, it goes again everything mom taught us, but mom isn't here, and sometimes, especially these here days, on something like this, and no cameras, it's not a big deal. If you report it, could be the biggest mistake. Trucks are going to get boo-boos, owners know that, and I see bent steps all the time. Cabovers were notorious for bent steps and fuel tanks on the right side. We've all done it and the boss never found out.
What is important, is watch where you are going. That block of cement or whatever you hit could be a car next time.

 

I know some will say don't say anything. But if I've learned anything in life it's own your mistakes. Just be honest, we're all human and we all make mistakes. I can assure you if you don't say anything or lie about it and the boss finds out the truth things will be much worse.

 

We don’t know what kind of truck or tank step it is. Hopefully its not a tank with the steps built in.

 

Bad things can happen at a landfill on a good day.