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Trailer Damaged - Can It Be Fixed?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by OpenRoadDreamer, Jul 17, 2012.

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  1. Jul 17, 2012 #1
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Got nailed by a speeder today in the back of my trailer. Its an 08 Ruetinour (however you spell it). The DOT bumper is now strapped down to the trailer, along with the sideplate. The rear area where the lights and all are has partially seperated from the trailer. Bolts are still there, but the aluminum tore away. Not sure if theres anymore damage that cant be seen. Guy who hit me had to be doin over 70mph.
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2012 #2
    withit

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    If you post some pics of the damage we might have a better idea as to the extent of the damage
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2012 #3
    Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    Your a company driver right? You might get a brand new one, so hopefully not right?
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2012 #4
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Got my answers, so took down the pics.
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2012 #5
    windsmith

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    I-95 South in MD?
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2012 #6
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Nope. In NH on some road that I forget the name of lol Been a long day
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2012 #7
    Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    most of our nh roads are nameless like our towns
    sorry about your trailer
    if you were in greenland i would get the daughter to come give you a good feed
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2012 #8
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Ya Ill get a different trailer. Just looking for opinions. Guy here at Freightliner didnt seem optimistic when he saw the back portion broken away from the main part of the trailer.

    Im not sure where that is lol Im stuck here til something is figured out with this trailer.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2012 #9
    SHC

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    It can be fixed depending on the damage to the main beams underneath the trailer. It won't be cheap, but it can be repaired. If they decide not to tho, just drop it off at my house ;)
     
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    J3trucking Thanks this.
  12. Jul 17, 2012 #10
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    lol Its an old Passmore trailer from 08. We got some brand new shiny 2013 trailers in. Its all aluminum. The back portion tore away from the deck on the passenger side. The bolts are fine, but the aluminum ripped away.
     
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