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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Freebird135, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    pulling a completely empty trailer, i mean no freight, no load locks, no skid pallet scraps....with the roll up door open?
     
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  3. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    I can not think of a violation they could cite you for. However I would say it is an invitation for them to check you out.

    I mean how long does it take to close a door?
     
  4. thelastamericanhippy

    thelastamericanhippy Road Train Member

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  5. Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    I have never seen a roll up you can lock open. Not saying they don't exist just that it is not the norm is it?
     
  6. thelastamericanhippy

    thelastamericanhippy Road Train Member

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    Regulations state all equipement and accessories be secured ..................

    ie,,,,landing gear handle, spare tire secured, doors latched,........

    so if you can't secure the door open, I would guess that you would have to secure it

    CLOSED !!
     
  7. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    you run the high risk of that door slamming down and breaking into smithereens........

    if the door latch is broken, a drivers favorite tool, "duct tape" will allow you you wrap several layers around the handle, to the icc bumper. or rope, bungie cords.
     
  8. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Take the time to put the door down,........

    It is not worth the possibility of losing your job over something like that,..

    We both work for the same company and we both know what the SAFETY dept. is likely to think,.....
     
  9. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Why in the world would you WANT to run with the door open? Is it just because you are to lazy to close it? Or did it malfunction to where you could not close it?
     
  10. Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    yeah... what the old fart said.
     
  11. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I see trailers with liftgates (up) and roll-up doors open all the time, even saw a mail carrier the other day like this. Not closing the door is just laziness.
     
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