Walmart driver at 20 mph over speed limit, investigation ongoing about before on duty

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  1. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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  3. Cowmobile

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    Not surprising, drivers of governed trucks feel the need to be up against the governer at all times no matter the speed limit..
     
  4. droflex

    droflex Light Load Member

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    "Driver was going 65 mph in a 45 mph zone..."

    Inconceivable.
     
  5. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Not surprising. Seems most trucks are pushing the vehicle in front and tailgating in the construction zones because they do not want to slow down. Not all are governed trucks either.
     
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  6. Edgar2191

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    I can say i was guilty of this when a company driver governed at 62 always at 62. Now i pay my fuel alwaus at 60
     
  7. pattyj

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    Everybody does a few miles above the posted speed limit especially cars but 20 and in a construction zone,no excuse for it.
     
  8. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    No excuse is right, and it doesn't help anyone, but I have to wonder if all of those people in that limo would have walked away if they had belts/harnesses on? Always wondered how limo's got away with that?
     
  9. Puppage

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    Couldn't agree more.
     
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  10. BobcatVolvo

    BobcatVolvo Light Load Member

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    Wow, the news just keeps getting better and better from this guy. Thanks for another black eye on the profession. Yes, I go over the speed limit, but never in a construction zone. It's not worth the fine and points, not to mention the better chance of killing someone.
     
  11. Puppage

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    That's a very good question.
     
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