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Swift strikes again.

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Mastertech, Jul 26, 2011.

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  1. Jul 26, 2011 #1
    Mastertech

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    http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/?p=30240
     
    Mastertech, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. Jul 26, 2011 #2
    zebcohobo

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    Perfect example of why u-turns should be avoided. It's a wonder there weren't more serious injuries.
     
    zebcohobo, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. Jul 27, 2011 #3
    Rubber_Duck

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    Wow. From the looks of it, the log truck driver is lucky he wasn't killed.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2011 #4
    brsims

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    Aren't U-turns against Swift company policy? I'm pretty sure they used to be. Heck, U-turns were against policy for every outfit I have driven for! Getting reported pulling a u-turn was a sure fired way to get yourself fired real quick...
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2011 #5
    Rubber_Duck

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    I don't recall my company ever addressing u-turns. I don't know if they allow them or not. I've never made a u-turn simply because it's illegal in so many places. It's also unsafe in a lot of situations.
     
    Rubber_Duck, Jul 27, 2011
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  8. Jul 27, 2011 #6
    Sad_Panda

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    Well, I didn't know they where making long nose cabovers anymore.
     
    Sad_Panda, Jul 27, 2011
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  9. Jul 27, 2011 #7
    cowboy_tech

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    Yup, that driver is most likely unemployed.

    You've been-----\/\/\/\-----Thunderstruck!!!
    With Gingeritis
     
    cowboy_tech, Jul 27, 2011
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  10. Jul 27, 2011 #8
    JohnBoy

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    I bet the driver of the Swift truck now realizes that he was pulling a 53' trailer behind him.
     
    JohnBoy, Jul 27, 2011
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  11. Jul 27, 2011 #9
    123456

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    Figure by this saturday,

    he'll be on HERE,

    looking for a job........

    Cause Swift done him wrong !!!!!
     
    123456, Jul 27, 2011
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  12. Jul 27, 2011 #10
    RCH_Trucking

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    Can that log truck driver be any luckier (given the circumstances) in that the swift driver was carrying a load of styrofoam cups?

    Bubble wrap or packing peanuts would be about the only better options!
     
    RCH_Trucking, Jul 27, 2011
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