OK, first we lack a lot of information about the event, so I will ask you a few.
Number one question - did you take any photos of the scene?
Where did this happen?
The Date?
You mentioned snow, how much snow?
Did you talk with the other driver?
Do you know what caused the driver in front to lose control?
How much distance was there between you and the other truck?
OK, what do you mean the barrier was in the middle of the freeway? this a construction zone?
What did you hit?
The other truck?
The barrier?
You can write up a rebuttal and submit that, but as it stands, if you were too close and running at higher speed than allowed for the conditions, it is preventable.
True, this is why I asked those questions.
Question About a "Preventable" Incident
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Solarize, May 3, 2025.
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Did your truck ‘leave the lane of traffic’?
If you could see what happened in front of you, you were too close.
I once worked for a company, whose safety director held the steadfast belief that ‘every incident is preventable’. Regardless if you did everything 100% correct, he claimed different actions before any incident would have prevented what occurred. -
Some Safety guys say touching ANYTHING that was once in front of you before SHTF is proof you were driving too fast for conditions or not leaving enough following distance. Had you been driving slower or had more following distance you would have been able to stop or completely avoid the thing you made contact with. They sit at a desk and read emails from insurance companies all day so they are experts on driving, just ask them. That's the only GUESS I can make without hearing the company's side.
What does the employer say now that you have proof they are telling employers something different from what they told you? Making a phone call will almost never lead to the world ending.Iamoverit Thanks this. -
but, you say "legally none are at fault??
drivers go 5-10 yrs with ZERO accidents.bryan21384, wulfman75, wis bang and 1 other person Thank this. -
I think most companies will hire you. If it's not on your MVR and just internal with company most companies won't even look into it and allow 1 or 2 incidents anyways .I tore off my bumper on a boulder a couple years ago and was listed as a preventable damage to company equipment, It doesn't matter how minor the incident, Walmart demands 3 continuous years of perfect driving.
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If you are the one coming into contact from any rear position you will almost always have a "preventable"Moosetek13 Thanks this.
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