I Made a Stupid Mistake - I Need Advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JimmyBones, Jul 9, 2011.

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  1. universal10

    universal10 Light Load Member

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    trailer is YOUR responsibility 24/7 until the load is back into your company yard or at a clients dock and your dispatch said leave it there. NEVER leave a loaded trailer anywhere your not when your assigned to it. NEVER
     
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    New truck ? check the side box some times the tow hooks are bolted/kept inside there. Good luck
     
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  3. THBatMan8

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    Call the company, and get them to issue you a express code if they use comdata. I don't know of any wreckers that wont take a comdata check.
     
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    If he's on approved home time then his trailer is empty.

    On another note;

    Try engaging the drive axle differential.
     
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    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    He's not going to get fired for getting a truck stuck in the mud. That's not even a accident. If that were true then not a single driver would have a job as we all got stuck somewhere.
     
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    Sorry,but,that is NOT a end of trucking career situation.
    unfortunate? yes.......end of trucking career?..No.
     
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  7. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    No one is giving the right advice except for gashauler and I so far. Go back and read the 2 post. We all make mistake's but some of us have to much pride to admit.
     
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    My cascadia does not have tow hooks sticking out the bumper. they are removable and are stored on the frame under the hood. Check there also...

    Mikeeee
     
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    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    With a company like werner don't be surprised.
     
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    I drove for Werner for 8 months and I have to count with my toes how many times I got stuck and had to call a wrecker. Most of them dollar general lots are not truck friendly. Don't get me started on how many times I had to call a wrecker to break into my truck after I locked myself out. :(
     
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