Truck recovery and when to say no to the company. (with pictures)

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Flashdrive7, Jul 5, 2022.

  1. Six9GS

    Six9GS Road Train Member

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    As a lover of Volvos, I cried that someone would be so horrible to one. I agree with the others, before getting into it anymore or driving it. A cleanup/recovery services company, that specializes in cleaning up all manner of waste (fire damage, water damage, hazardous and biohazardous material waste clean up, etc) will need to clean this truck where it sits before it is safe to drive. I'm pretty sure OSHA would have something to say about it otherwise.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Ya, tell them to tow it to your driver managers terminal and have him clean it out.
     
  4. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    It was sarcasm. Lord….
     
  5. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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  6. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    While I thought this truck was disgusting, that last picture alone was where I "nope'd" the F out. Was this driver formerly a Werner Trainer? Because he/she sure did crap him/herself when driving.
     
  7. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    you must be new..??

    "grow a set" and tell the boss...NO

    then if he does fire you and DAC you, you just simply tell the new employer what happened, and that you puked your guts out, once you opened the door.....

    you'll get another job. (take the pics wit you at your next interview as proof)
     
  8. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Emphatically NO!! It is not up for discussion - and there is no amount of money they can give you to clean it! Not only is it disgusting - it is a safety and health hazard. Send the pictures to your DM. If he continues to squawk, send the pictures to his boss, HR, and the head of Operations, along with your notice!
     
  9. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    He should start looking for another job, today. A company who would hire whatever disrespected a piece of equipment like that isn’t fit for a truck driver to work for. I’d tow that before I asked one of my drivers to get in it. And on that point, I’ve fired customers for disrespecting my drivers before. That dispatcher would be up the road kicking rocks before I even sent the wrecker for the truck.
     
  10. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Don’t touch it
    If fired I’m sure you would have legal grounds to go after them but either way I’d be looking to leave that sort of company anyway
     
  11. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Would you drive that truck the way it is?
     
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