Got sideswiped by pickup truck with trailer attached

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  1. ajp201

    ajp201 Light Load Member

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    Update: Saftey called this morning and said I “should’ve been more courteous” and let him merge but also it was “50/50 accountability” ...

    I don’t know what to think. All I said was “yes, sir.”
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I'd have told him to blow it out his ###.
     
  4. ajp201

    ajp201 Light Load Member

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    My wife said “find a new job.”
     
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  5. Feather.579

    Feather.579 Bobtail Member

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    I would save every convo between you and safety just for your own safety. Save absolutely every piece of paper you get and document it now that you weren't at fault. Also save your convo with dispatcher etc. If they try saying it was your fault I'd fight it because that's a considerable amount of damage.
     
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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Wonder if it'd be worth keeping a copy of the video too?
     
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  7. magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    Probably because if safety said it was 50/50 they may put it on his DAC . Least video may help redeem him later if he switches companies.
     
  8. ajp201

    ajp201 Light Load Member

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    How do I get a copy of it? I’ve been worried all day that they will put it on my DAC
     
  9. ajp201

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    It was a phone conversation. Nothing in writing.
     
  10. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Unless you have a camera in the truck to prove other wise. You the CDL holder will be at fault. Sad to say.
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    You were out off, the idiot ran, and your company STILL wants to saddle you with some blame for this incident??? :biggrin_2551:

    Tell us what scumbag outfit this is so we can persuade people not to go to work there. :biggrin_25510:
     
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