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I got backed into at the truck stop - is it my fault?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by blairandgretchen, May 1, 2018.

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blairandgretchen said: ↑

Reason for the post was a week full of this crap.

I'm referring to "Lack of personal responsibility".

It's OK to err. It's human. But when you do - the best approach is humility. More often these days, I see people pointing the finger as quickly as possible, and blaming their behavior or mistakes on anything or anyone else but themselves.

Here's another example - last week.

Picked up a load - they want to load it from a loading dock, right next to a ramp. Sure, some product can be driven out on to the deck, but the majority of it needs loading from the side.

Forklift guy drives at an angle back up the ramp, forklift with clamp attatchment, putting one wheel through the deck. Well off the frame rails, and he wasn't being even close to gentle with the process. Punches a hole through the deck. It's 9 years old - Apitong has a lifespan of 8-15 years. The deck is (or was) just fine for normal wear and tear.

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Here's the supervisors response. Now - through this whole process I'm cool as cucumbers. I even said to him as I patted him on the shoulder "No use crying over spilt milk".

This is his copy of the email after the fact . . .

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He contacted the shipper of the product - tried to have them pay for it - note in the email "heavy boxes" - like, it's the MANUFACTURERS fault.

They told him to pound sand.

Then - "Note to flooring was worn out, to some extent" - like, "Yeah - it's the TRUCKERS fault, he's got cruddy worn out equipment"

Never - "Our employee needs some training as to correct and damage free loading procedures, and we will re-imburse the owner of the equipment his full cost in repair and down-time associated"

The rest of the story involving their concerns in tarping the load, well - concerns for THEIR employees, and complete disregard for me, is another flatbed story.

The more I know people, the more I like my pets.
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Few days after Christmas this year Stevens took off my dads hood and we almost had to get a lawyer for them to pay for damages and down time cost was worse than pulling teeth

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blairandgretchen said: ↑

I considered it for a second, but not being the guy that calls 888-SUE-TRUCK, I let it go.

And I needed a nap.
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I'm not that way either, except...
When some jerk tries to blame me for their stupid mistake.

I have let people off the hook for a mistake, and I have been let off the hook for a mistake.
But it was honest and decent on both sides - always.

When someone tries to shift the blame, the gloves come off.

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Moosetek13 said: ↑

I'm not that way either, except...
When some jerk tries to blame me for their stupid mistake.

I have let people off the hook for a mistake, and I have been let off the hook for a mistake.
But it was honest and decent on both sides - always.

When someone tries to shift the blame, the gloves come off.
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It tires me out. Every day there’s another potential battle. I spend most of my time following my wife’s advice -

“Stay away from Stupid”

But then Stupid chases me. And I pick my battles now.

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Is it just me, or does it seem like things of this nature are becoming more common?

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Is it just me, or does it seem like things of this nature are becoming more common?
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No its not just you.

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So you have sub standard parking skills, and sub standard equipment, and you're passing the buck. Is this correct?

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I have a 53' manac as well alum. Good built trailers. You are good. The mention of a police report should scare him enough to do the right thing. My truck/trailer is long and am always paranoid about getting hit. But that is when the parking lot is FULL! Half empty, stupid. Especially if he's somewhat new. Sorry that happened!

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I leave my dash cam on at night and sometimes my running lights for visual reference and proof if I ever do get hit.

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Just ask the shipper for their insurance companies name. See if they give it and turn it in to them. If they don't give it to them it has to be on file with the state.

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So you have sub standard parking skills, and sub standard equipment, and you're passing the buck. Is this correct?
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Crying shame ain't it ?

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