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FedEx...Again

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by mjd4277, Jul 27, 2018.

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  1. Jul 28, 2018 #11
    mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    That’s the thing-in North Carolina the way I-85 is torn up it can literally be MILES between exits in construction zones,with very little or no shoulders to work with. The 5 hour delay with this incident was living proof of that.
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2018 #12
    line

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    I’m sure they called out some top guys and they used the best solution possible
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2018 #13
    I glide 47

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    I can cage brakes on one axle in ten minutes. Five hours is bull sheeet
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2018 #14
    blairandgretchen

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    Then why didn’t they chopper in the Donner Pass Ski Truck hero to have him cage the brakes and drive it out?

    There’s some basic knowledge and tools you should carry as a driver.

    5 hours is ridiculous.
     
    blairandgretchen, Jul 28, 2018
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  7. Jul 29, 2018 #15
    line

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    I just have to assume it was not possible to cage the brakes , for whatever reason. I’m guessing they had FEDEX mechanics on the scene that couldn’t do it right? I wouldn’t expect a FedEx P and D Driver that knows how to cage brakes .
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2018 #16
    Kyle G.

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    They sent him in via airplane
    B0BE83C4-15DD-4B3B-8827-3DBB123209E1.jpeg
     
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    Kyle G., Jul 29, 2018
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  9. Jul 30, 2018 #17
    mjd4277

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    mjd4277, Jul 30, 2018
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  10. Jul 30, 2018 #18
    Kyle G.

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    You may be right. I will admit that i stupidly posted the picture without bothering to read the story, in an attempt to make a (somewhat dark) joke.

    I almost deleted the post, but i will leave it because my post had nothing to do with the victim or the story behind the pic. I just “borrowed” the pic, which is easily accessible with a simple google search.

    If the mods see fit to delete the post, i will not be offended.

    Edit: I edited the pic.
     
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    Kyle G., Jul 30, 2018
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  11. Jul 30, 2018 #19
    kemosabi49

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    I would like to think that the new drivers are shown how to cage a brake, but I know better. They only train a driver eneough to pass the cdl test. Don't see too many 20 year drivers that can't cage a brake. Knowing how to do it can get you out of a jam in short order.
     
    kemosabi49, Jul 30, 2018
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  12. Jul 30, 2018 #20
    Opus

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    Ok, how do you do it?
     
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