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Scratched a trailer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mrHashe, Feb 12, 2020.

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  1. Feb 12, 2020 #1
    mrHashe

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    I was trying to back up in one of truck stop spots, long story short scratched a trailer (because GOAT) at the bottom, metal peeling about 5 inches, damage is only cosmetic. The driver took a picture of my license and plates, said is going to go after my company’s insurance to repair the scratch. I already have an accident (not at fault), but had to pay the company for damages of the truck). How badly will it affect me? Will it increase company’s insurance premium? I work for my friend’s friend. I’m really afraid he’s going to fire me.
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2020 #2
    baha

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    Did you get your own pictures, if not a 5in. scratch can turn into a real mess?
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2020 #3
    CrappieJunkie

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    I wouldnt be to worried as long as it is not a recurring pattern.
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2020 #4
    asphaltreptile311

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    Even if you get fired you can still land another job it is trucking after all.
     
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  7. Feb 12, 2020 #5
    Chinatown

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    You had to pay the company for an accident that wasn't your fault?
    Time to change companies.
    Working for a friends, friend, is a red flag.
     
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  8. Feb 12, 2020 #6
    mrHashe

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    I did, it’s barely noticeable on the picture
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2020 #7
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    You let a company take money from you or an accident that wasn't your fault? So they probably collected from the other parties insurance company for damages, and took money from you.

    How new to driving are you?
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2020 #8
    mrHashe

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  11. Feb 12, 2020 #9
    Chinatown

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    Where's the damage?
     
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  12. Feb 12, 2020 #10
    mrHashe

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    There’s a metal strip right on top of 2x2x2 rivets under red reflector. I peeled it like top of butter with a knife, probably 1/3 in thick. I was noticeable when it had a hangnail before he took it off.
     
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