Yet another "Swift" move.

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Skunk_Truck_2590, Nov 22, 2011.

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  1. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Go over to the Monument coop....The "scale house lawyers" will tell you that a spread axle configuration (Cali spread....10'1") is only legal to 34K on the axles....Like a tandem.....:biggrin_25526:
     
    Working Class Patriot, Nov 23, 2011
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    You showed amazing restraint. Something I sometimes lack. :mumum:
     
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    That answers all my questions. He was a new driver, inexperienced as to signage, thought the 12' sign was meant for the pole it was attached to. Hauled tail then boom. When light went on in head he realized the sign was put in the wrong spot. I fully understand this whole scenario now.
     
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    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    I was trapped in a "team player" assist for 3 days. No way I could get away from her unless I was out on a run, or sitting in my truck.

    Small break area, that doubled as dispatch. Waiting to be called for my load(s).
     
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  5. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Uhhh.....At least 3 of those pictures are company trucks.

    Also, Although I believe MOST O/O's are better drivers, I never really said anything about O/O's in my previous post, What I said was about BFI's which by and large are in far more accidents than some of the better representatives of our industry....Including O/O's.
     
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    That bridge is kind of obvious without a sign. But inexperience rules. Dark and raining won't fly with any authoritative figure.

    I bet he don't hit another one if he continues driving.

    I remember my first road test. The examiner asked me the height of a bridge we went just under. Heck, I don't know, lol. I never missed a bridge height after that moment. I think all road testers should pull that one on new drivers. It sticks with you.

    He don't even remember how to put triangles out.
     
    CondoCruiser, Nov 23, 2011
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    Please tell me your being sarcastic. No Sympathy here, because it clearly shows the yellow height sign
    Oh wait,,,, maybe he can't read.
     
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    Yes I'm being sarcastic, a little route planning and he should have known about the bridge, even if it was not marked on the map as a low bridge he would have known to watch for it.
     
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    Fixed that for you...:biggrin_25523:
     
    blackw900, Nov 23, 2011
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    lonewolf4ad Thanks this.
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    Thats what insurance compnies are for...besides Swift is like trucking bootcamp some make it some don't and he didnt.
     
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