I ran over a sign.

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  1. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Definitely a concern, because unless it was a spread axle, he cut that turn at least seven or eight feet short depending on tandem location. Either that, or the sign was short and he jumped a sidewalk and caught it. Either way, let’s hope it’s a valuable lesson in being mindful of the trailer at all times.

    By the way, I love that new Signature, LOL
     
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    Honesty is the best policy,

    if there are witnesses.
     
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    Not a major drama although that's just my opinion really just depends on your supervisor if he / she is a perfectionist or they have a little bit of leeway with you making errors if its your first incident you should be given some slack if it was your 5th similar incident then maybe a warning or worse.
     
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    Do you always carry caging bolts with you?
     
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    It was a street sign. Not a traffic device. I did get a ticket, cop said it was the least significant ticket he could writebut he had to give me something.
     
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    Used to be one on the brake chamber. Haven't needed to cage one in a long time so I don't know anymore.
     
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    Moving or non-moving?
     
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    And yes, first incident. Thx for the comments...im just freaking the f out
     
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    Moving
     
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    that'll go on your DMV as well now....