Rolled my truck

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Chewy352, Jan 5, 2014.

  1. oney1

    oney1 Bobtail Member

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    I drive a water truck super top heavey and sometimes get alot of surge basicaly crap happens but i try to keep in mind when im in your situation pretty much everyday because of where i live i either slow down to 3rd gear or i stop for oncomming traffic better to let them roll and not me.
     
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  3. popcorn169

    popcorn169 Road Train Member

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    Haven't heard anything from Chewy in a couple days hope he is alright. Maybe they gave him another truck and told him to get to work.
     
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  4. Chewy352

    Chewy352 Road Train Member

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    I wish!! I am fine. Still waiting for the final word.
     
  5. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    If you roll your truck while listening to "Never gonna give you up " by Rick Astley does that mean you Rick rolled your truck?
     
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  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    I'm surprised there hasn't been a good truck roll video compilation on Youtube with that song!
     
  7. Dinomite

    Dinomite Road Train Member

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    I sure hope this guy has went back to his old job or has started putting in applications somewhere else. These guys are playing you. Nobody gives a rookie a 2nd chance to roll a truck. So Please tell me you aren't sitting by the phone waiting for them to call, because that is what they want you to do. So you and your family can suffer financially. Get another gig dude asap.
     
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  8. Chewy352

    Chewy352 Road Train Member

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    Ya they let me go citing unsafe speed. I've been calling around and I am now untouchable by any reputable companies. I'm now going back to my old job and going to maintain my cdl/med card and maybe in a few years I can get back into it.
     
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  9. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    #### that sucks. Did they check the ECM and find your speed?
     
  10. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    Chewy,,
    I do feel for ya bud, I really do. That's truly a D*** shame and know how bad you feel right now.
    But I hope you see the big picture, in really realizing just how blessed you were, to come out of a rollover unhurt and alive.
    Many drivers don't fare so well and they end their CDL days and much more... permanently.
     
  11. amiller

    amiller Medium Load Member

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    Keeping your cdl current is very important, I'm glad that you are able to go back to your previous job. Just keep your head up!!!

     
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