Experienced? Or just down right crazy...Or both?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by hrdman2luv, Sep 21, 2013.

Page 4 of 4
  1. Sep 22, 2013 #31
    Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

    2,909
    54,268
    Dec 8, 2012
    hunting...../ retired
    0
    Hrdman2luv...nothing wrong with a little "rush".... ever tried jumping out of an airplane....now that's a rush....I guess we see this one a little different.
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Sep 22, 2013
    Tonythetruckerdude, Sep 22, 2013
    #31
    mje Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Sep 22, 2013 #32
    DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

    1,913
    1,628
    Sep 2, 2010
    Indiana
    0
    I was wondering who'd be the first not to take it as a joke and say it's different equipment. :biggrin_25525:

    Regardless of the equipment though, those guys are crazy.
     
    DirtyBob, Sep 22, 2013
    DirtyBob, Sep 22, 2013
    #32
    mje Thanks this.
  4. Sep 22, 2013 #33
    rodknocker

    rodknocker Road Train Member

    1,242
    584
    Dec 18, 2008
    Southeast
    0
    He may be just building his future but the video demonstrates how a driver treats his truck while driving for a disposable company. He probably had nothing to lose if the truck stalled and washed away. Anyone driving for peanuts is more than likely to take these kind of chances. I know I would if that was the only thing keeping me from making it home after the company didn't pay me what they were supposed to and keeping me gone for two weeks at a time.
     
    rodknocker, Sep 22, 2013
    rodknocker, Sep 22, 2013
    #33
    mje Thanks this.
  5. Sep 22, 2013 #34
    hrdman2luv

    hrdman2luv Medium Load Member

    695
    34,847
    Dec 24, 2006
    100% Texan til I die.
    0
    I've thought about it. And probably would've done it. But I have a bad knee.. (7 Screws, steel rod up the femur & it doesn't bend more than 75 degrees). The fall would be awesome.. But the landing wouldn't be. So, I'll have to keep that one off my bucket list.

    Driving my truck through water that high... I wouldn't do. Even if I was a company driver. I'd have too much respect for other peoples property. But, you gotta give it to the guy. It took some nads to chance it.. I can only imagine the smile on his face that took at least a week to whipe off.
     
    hrdman2luv, Sep 22, 2013
    hrdman2luv, Sep 22, 2013
    #34
    Tonythetruckerdude and mje Thank this.
  7. Sep 22, 2013 #35
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    10,766
    12,579
    May 28, 2009
    Rancho Mirage, Ca.
    0
    The laying on the air horn when he got thru show a lot of immaturity, probably got out of school 3 weeks ago.
     
    Allow Me., Sep 22, 2013
    Allow Me., Sep 22, 2013
    #35
    rodknocker Thanks this.
  8. Sep 26, 2013 #36
    NavigatorWife

    NavigatorWife Road Train Member

    2,937
    2,081
    Apr 30, 2012
    Cental West, AL
    0
    Surely there were signs posted that the road was flooded before he got to that point. What if there were submerged logs in the water, a very stupid idea, it would have been a preventable if he had lost it, why chance messing up a driving record for a few minutes of fun and fame.
     
    NavigatorWife, Sep 26, 2013
    NavigatorWife, Sep 26, 2013
    #36
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 4 of 4