Truck Broke

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Dec 2, 2018.

What would you have done?

Poll closed Apr 1, 2019.
  1. Called FM and asked for instructions

    5 vote(s)
    9.4%
  2. Called FM and demanded a tow to the nearest dealer

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%
  3. Nothing

    4 vote(s)
    7.5%
  4. Adapted Overcome Improvised

    26 vote(s)
    49.1%
  5. Started looking for a new company

    4 vote(s)
    7.5%
  6. Blamed modern truck

    4 vote(s)
    7.5%
  7. Fixed it and demanded chain pay

    9 vote(s)
    17.0%
  1. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    I would have fixed it and gotten stoned to celebrate. Why isn't that a poll choice?
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    What would I do? Well I would roll over and go back to sleep because I am having a nightmare. I no longer drive.
     
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  4. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    I’m curious how much chain pay you got for fixing the truck yourself?


    Edit: Did the FM offer you a free cat for being a good boi?
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i would have parked it, cleaned it all out and start hitchhiking, and maybe raise my pant leg to show off my sexy legs to get a ride....

    if i recall, i had a few of those in a small tool kit of small parts i once carried with me. another thing i took along were E clips, that hold the wiper arms onto the wiper transmission, on a freight shaker i had. those clips would rust, rot and fall off, then i'd have no wiper on that particular side.

    yes, any auto parts store has those "T" tittings, and elbow, as well as straight, to repair a washer hose.


    but if this happens again, raise a pant leg, and hitch hike........word of caution, shaved legs, gets you weirdos....
     
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  6. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    1. Park the truck.
    2. Clean out all items
    3. Post a rant in Bad Companies Thread
    4. Call the state DOT office you are in and report the owner for unsafe equipment.
     
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  7. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    Read the full disclosure below first.
    **Tongue and cheek, not intended to be my real opinion **

    I think the real blame should be placed fairly on the terrible rates, brokers, ELD’s, the government, lack of free parking, trucks parked on the fuel island and possibly the four wheelers. Your cat also may be playing with the wiper switch while you sleep causing pre mature failure. Have you contacted the broker to authorize chain pay before you go any further? If they don’t pay we need a nationwide strike immediately. This type of BS may possibly drive some of us out of business.
     
  8. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    I don't use wipers.

     
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  9. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Federal marshal service ?
     
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  10. nofreetime

    nofreetime Road Train Member

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    Edit change in plans I'm all out of weed smoked to the last of it to celebrate beating one of my carrier's randoms and am now assuming the fetal position and beginning to cry.

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  11. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    I didn't see "call a tow truck" as one of the choices.
     
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