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Punched and shattered company unit

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bertita1986, Nov 4, 2017.

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  1. Nov 4, 2017 #1
    bertita1986

    bertita1986 Light Load Member

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    Well, the tense winter driving conditions, and heavy traffic was enough alone. But the incessant beeping of the Onguard system pushed me into a fit of rage. I punched the darn display unit and shattered the screen. Woops! Didn't expect it to be so fragile considering the elog unit on the other hand has weathered many a blow without protest. The screen/display broke, but at least the distracting BEEP BEEP BEEP stopped. How much will the company charge for this?
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2017 #2
    Nukem

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    I dunno what happened... (cough, cough) I slipped trying to get out of my seat after driving for 11 hours (cough, cough)

    Can you make the beeping go away before you install a new unit? (big smile) :p
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2017 #3
    carramrod32

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    $500 dollars most likely, ok I don' have a clue but I did get a good laugh over this.
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2017 #4
    Moosetek13

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    Anyone with that bad a temper and so little self control should probably not be driving trucks.
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2017 #5
    Streetroddreams

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    I'd love to punch my company unit in his screen sometimes
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2017 #6
    Chinatown

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    Tell them it was like that when they issued the truck to you.
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2017 #7
    bertita1986

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    Well I'd rather it be the unit's life than my life. I can't stand when someone cuts in front of me and immediately slows down, causing the Onguard to slam on the truck brakes....especially during early season snow storms.

    You drive through a big city during rush hour in heavy snow and try to slow your fully loaded tractor trailer gradually. Well that means 2 hours of beeping in your ear.

    Way too distracting! The driver needs 100% concentration, and the beeping is maddening. Try listening to that while taking a GED exam or something. They'd send you right back to first grade.

    I don't think I will make an excuse. I'll just tell them after 2 hours looking for the nonexistent mute button I got desperate.

    I'm sure they'll understand. I will not pay. If they have a problem, it's bye bye.

    DAC report? Oh well.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2017 #8
    tinytim

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    Why would the on guard be beeping in bad weather, isn't that the thing that's supposed to warn you when you're tailgating?
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2017 #9
    Streetroddreams

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    I had a truck that went nuts dodging tumbleweeds in Kansas cause the collision doodad was defective
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2017 #10
    Midnightrider909

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    Why would you want to fix it? It sounds to me like you have improved and customized that truck to your satisfaction. I would just leave it as is and keep on trucking.
     
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