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This is why I avoid the city of Oakland California

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SteveScott, Apr 28, 2019.

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  1. Apr 28, 2019 #1
    SteveScott

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    So called "side shows" happen in cities across the country frequently, but on the night of April 14th a side show in Oakland resulted in a commercial truck driver being pulled from his truck at gun point, the contents of his trailer looted, and the truck burned in the street. A city bus was also forced to stop and it was set on fire as well.

    I will on occasion pass through Oakland on the freeway, but I absolutely refuse any load going into the city. I've lived 30 miles from Oakland for over 40 years, and I know all too well that going there simply isn't worth the risk.

    Story here:

    'Complete lawlessness': Semi-truck looted, burned during Oakland sideshow

    Video here:

    Liveleak.com - Destruction of Property (Mob Violence) Oakland CA
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2019 #2
    speedyk

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    The real Oakland raiders.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2019 #3
    JonJon78

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    Sorry but anyone "surrounding" my #80,000 truck prohibiting me from moving will get ran over. And anyone attempting to remove me from my rig at gunpoint in an attempt to car Jack me better be ready to fire cause bullets will be flying at rapid pace from the inside of the cab as I will be emptying the magazine in my firearm as fast as my finger pulling the trigger allows to stop the threat.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2019 #4
    mhyn

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    what a trash is living in this city.
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2019 #5
    Flat Earth Trucker

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    I call 'em the Rai-DUHs. :withstupid::yes2557:
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2019 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Dude everyone avoids Oakland lol. I mean unless you're actually looking for a rumble.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2019 #7
    lilillill

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    Looks like it's well past time to carpet-bomb that place.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2019 #8
    Intothesunset

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    It's called Cokeland for a reason.
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2019 #9
    Mattflat362

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    ####!
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2019 #10
    JC1971

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    Stop delivering there so they can be the Third-world city they aspire to be.
     
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