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Driver Killed At Loading Dock

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by SteveB, Jan 22, 2012.

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  1. Jan 22, 2012 #1
    SteveB

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    http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12019/1204457-53.stm

    This is a grim reminder of how dangerous this job can be. I picked up a load about 4 blocks from where this occured on the next day. I know that sometimes we can all be in a hurry, but you have to be focused on what your doing at all times!

    This is a shame!!
     
    SteveB, Jan 22, 2012
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  3. Jan 22, 2012 #2
    Eaton18

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    Very sad, prayers to the driver's family.

    I've thought that I had forgot to set the brake on mine a couple of times. My trailer has a tag-axle that is lifted when empty. I've parked, got out, and started walking toward the rear of my trailer, when I seen the tag-axle tires rolling. I've ran back toward the cab, when I suddenly realized the truck was not moving. Scary as hell though. I think just because of this, I now am reaching down, grabbing the park-brake a couple of times before I exit the truck.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2012 #3
    lilman562

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    How easily this could happen is scary. What a sad deal...
     
    lilman562, Jan 23, 2012
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  5. Jan 23, 2012 #4
    Giggles the Original

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    how sad....
     
    Giggles the Original, Jan 23, 2012
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  7. Jan 23, 2012 #5
    7122894003481

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    Always set the brakes and leave the truck in gear!
     
    7122894003481, Jan 23, 2012
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  8. Jan 23, 2012 #6
    blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Uhhh......No!

    I NEVER leave the truck in gear....I do set the brakes from time to time though.
     
    blackw900, Jan 23, 2012
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  9. Jan 23, 2012 #7
    kajidono

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    Don't need no brake, just park it in a pothole. Course you have to swim to shore and back.
     
    kajidono, Jan 23, 2012
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    DenaliDad and Pur48Ted Thank this.
  10. Jan 23, 2012 #8
    7122894003481

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    I carry 36 wheel chocks with me and chock in front of and behind every single tire. I disconnect the emergency line, leave the truck in gear and set the brakes.

    :yes2557:
     
    7122894003481, Jan 23, 2012
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  11. Jan 23, 2012 #9
    blackw900

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    I bet that really eats up your 14.....Are you on EOBR or paper?:biggrin_25523::biggrin_25517::biggrin_2552:
     
    blackw900, Jan 23, 2012
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  12. Jan 23, 2012 #10
    7122894003481

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    Paper, but Im paid by the hour!:rr:
     
    7122894003481, Jan 23, 2012
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