DONT RUIN YOUR LIFE BY INVOLVING YOURSELF OR LOVDED ONE WITH THIS COMPANY

Because smoke comes before fire. Brakes don't spontaneously combust. He should have looked at them himself and double checked to see if they were adjusted or not. Knowing where this happened he probably had the repairs done 1-200 miles from Mt. Ashland. There are hills between there that he got down just fine and it's a long climb to the top. Sounds like he's hiding the fact he went down too fast. If it was a mechanical failure and not driver error he wouldn't have been fired. I know that company inside and out.

 

FYI: There was a sheriff driving right behind him who would definitely disagree with your "going down too fast" statement. Hence how he was on scene right away. Refrain from making commentary if you're not aware.

 

So you drive truck? When's the last time you saw a brake catch on fire unless it was used too much or tightened too tight? Just curious.

 

It's hard to communicate with someone that lacks common sense. Good day.

 

But all are the same subject... Why not post in one and explain why his brakes overheated and caught fire? Going down a hill to fast and riding the brakes????

 

Friction causes brake fires, either the brake was dragging and smoking before the fire or it was used too much going down a hill while being in the wrong gear.
Or maybe a flammable liquid was dripping on it ....

 

Maybe because I am not a professional truckersreport blogger member since 2007 such as yourself and have not yet familiarized myself with this site.

I'm sure the sheriff behind can vouch for his speed.. But thanks

 

You never have stated why his brakes caught fire? Was it on the trailer? He did not feel it dragging? IF so, he did not stop and put his hands to the hubs to see if they are hot?

Common sense needs to be in play somewhere... You have posted vague posts and slam a company, but have not posted any reasons why... Were you in the truck or just relaying what was passed to you?

 

Right, but if the brakes were just newly replaced 5-6 hours prior to that drive it can still cause a massive fire engulfed truck?

 

Did he contact insurance carrier/agent directly. The policy may have personal belongings covered. Mine does with no deductible for personal property.