Docks, mud and trucks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mototom, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    well I was trying to back up an incline at a warehouse. It was nothing but mud a few inches deep over smooth concrete. While backing I stopped to reposition and the truck slid forward down into the mud.
    There was no damage but I was stuck for a moment while I locked the drivers and wiggled the truck out. The only tell tale sign is the mud all over one wheel/tire.
    Do you think my company would write me up for this? I feel dumb but holy cow they really need to think about taking care of their docks and ramps.
     
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  3. Concorde

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    Would you really work for a company that “wrote you up” for something so silly?

    Call them up and tell them you need cash to pay for a truck wash..
     
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  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Who's going to tell them.
     
  5. Mototom

    Mototom Road Train Member

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    I have to be at my 3rd stop by 10am so no time for a wash atm. I’ve already left that customer before posting the thread because tattle tales work at my company.
    Gonna have to wash the tire off at the loves tho I don’t wanna hit the interstate like this
     
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    Pics for reference
     

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  7. Concorde

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    Sounds like you work at a daycare center..

    Leave the mud on your truck and wear it like a badge of honor.
     
  8. booley

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    the company watches this forum
     
  9. Bakerman

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    Need to get the mud out of the inside of the rim, otherwise it's going to throw off the balance.
     
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  10. Concorde

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    If it was me, I’d have taken a picture of the dock area showing the mud.
     
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  11. Concorde

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    lol, so what.
     
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