Dropped a trailer pulling away from the dock.

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  1. expedite_it

    expedite_it Road Train Member

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    It would not be dishonest to not report it if there was no damage.
     
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  3. expedite_it

    expedite_it Road Train Member

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    Don't you do a tug test too?
     
  4. Freddy811

    Freddy811 Bobtail Member

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    I tugged twice and It didnt come off until I began a right turn. I agree it's an important part of the process but if you half ### a kingpin check you can still be screwed like me.
     
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  5. wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    why the visual check is important as well after the tug test.
     
  6. Freddy811

    Freddy811 Bobtail Member

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    I was overwhelmed and the call was to my DM for help. If I hadn't become flustered and tried high gear before the call I would have been fine.
     
  7. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Maybe this is just me but i like to hook into a right turn then pull trailer trolley bar, then into a left, gets me a good solid idea of how solid the brakes are grabbing too
     
  8. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Sure. Do it first thing after I hear the fifth wheel latch.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    That was just the tip of the iceberg there. Union job. They claimed you should know where the deer are,,:rolleyes: and should see them. Yeah, I know, but the company was serious. All for insurance, I'm sure. Running over a curb, chargeable, too many fast stops, chargeable, there was a whole list. A "chargeable" included a meeting with the union steward, a retired cop and the boss for review. I hated that job and didn't last long.
     
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  10. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Medium Load Member

    He forgot to butter that trailer roof.
     
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  11. Freddy811

    Freddy811 Bobtail Member

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    Got a near miss no damage write up. Not sure if that's a company internal thing and is not considered a preventable? I have my eyes on Walmart private fleet in a year and I know they send a questionaire to all current/former employers about preventable accidents.
     
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