Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wheathauler, May 31, 2009.

  1. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    That sounds like 20-25K worth of damage, including down time. Mine was 14K when that happened to me, and I didn't need a CAC, radiator, or tire. That was 8 years ago also. Parts and labor are up now.

    He could go to KW or Pete and get a Pac Lease truck. Their rates are cheaper, and requirements less. He could repair it himself like I did if the truck is paid for, if not they may require a shop do it.

    I patched mine enough to drive, went straight to International for an estimate, then home, where I called the adjuster.
     
  2. bullhaulerswife

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    Well, he's got to go to their approved shops for the repairs, and they won't do aftermarket, like the grill and the bumper that we had on it. No skin off our nose, because the after markets are actually less money than the cheap aluminum #### that is originally on there, oh and the plastic bumper. Sheesh!
     
  3. wheathauler

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    Hopefully they wouldn't total it. The truck prices are low now days.
     
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    RAG R.I.P.

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    That just sucks
    Will the insurance co pay for a rental truck?
    What about loss of earnings/income?
     
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    That really sucks, i hate to hear it.

    It wasn't me, honest!!!
     
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    Ok, they have Freightliner ready for him. What they will do, when he gets there, is first check all important parts, intercooler, radiator, etc, make sure they are not damaged or will go bad if we run the truck. Then, they will put on a "loaner" hood. You won't be able to miss us with that on, my understanding is they are all white. Won't that be purty? :biggrin_2559: Then they will order all the parts, bumper, grill etc, fix the hood, and we will go back in to get that all put on.

    Now for the bad part. Down time is paid by the day. $160.00/day.

    I have to say, this Ins Co is a class act, all the way. The adjuster stated that they will replace the after market parts and put it back the way that it was. AND they stated that not one dime will come out of our pocket. So its not as bad as what we thought it was going to be with the insurance company. They were willing to pay tow bill, didn't want us even to worry about that.

    I'll keep you all posted as we go along with this.:biggrin_25525:

    Pharm, the first thing I asked hubby was what was the guys name? ROFL :biggrin_25522::biggrin_2559:
     
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    Wow, the sun came out. Maybe get back to cutting this weekend. Haven't seen any farm semi's in around a week.
     
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    BHW,

    Your situation is similar to mine. See my pm. Glad to see Hubby is getting everything taken care of.

    KH
     
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    Sorry to hear about the accident, stuff like that is just frustrating I have had it happen to me twice but new who it was. I am glad you have an insurance company that takes care of you and I am glad they will pay you something for downtime most won't unless they can go after the other party.
     
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    Bring a heavy jacket, cold front, low 60's. I run around in short sleeve t-shirt in the 40's. It isn't cold until it gets in the 20's or below then I might have to break out a wind breaker. lol

    Isn't Biketober Fest this weekend in Daytona?