ranchhopper Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Looks like this guy got a good lesson in paying attention to whats going on in front of you lucky for him he was empty.http://cdllife.com/2017/trucker-life/video/video-truck-jackknifes-hard-avoid-slowed-traffic/ Edited March 6, 2017 by ranchhopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 need clean drawers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted March 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2017 first thing i noticed is he was driving way too fast for traffic conditions, and not paying attention. second thing i noticed is his trailer brakes were not working. if he had working trailer brakes, that probably would not have happened. you can clearly see the tractor brakes locked up and the trailer wheels freewheeling. 3 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 the abs on the tractor doesn't appear to have been working properly either Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted March 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2017 Problem was sun was in his eyes. Trk didn't have a large enough sun visor. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted March 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2017 That's messed up but you could clearly see he was running up on that car like mad. I'm thinking he was probably playing with his phone looks like he had plenty of time to if the driver was watching the roadSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 51 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: Problem was sun was in his eyes. Trk didn't have a large enough sun visor. Very good-or perhaps the flat brimmed "baseball" hat normally worn over the ears ALSO fell over his eyes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Where's the Winfall girls when they are needed here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 That truck or trailer wont ever be the same lots of twisted steel in that frame and dump body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 that frameless dump trailer is useless now for anything except running over the scales for scrap metal. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted March 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Mike said: Where's the Winfall girls when they are needed here? They showed up after video to direct traffic 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 On his defense as someone mentioned trailer weren't working.... .Was just wondering if you fellas ever heard...The word out here is 1500 fine for texting in a commercial vehicle.....bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 here in Joisey it is a $3800 fine for hand held cell phone use in a commercial vehicle. calls or texting. and Bob, as of 1-03-2012 the federal fine is $2,750, not $1500: Drivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for multiple offenses. Additionally, states will suspend a driver’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) after two or more serious traffic violations. Commercial truck and bus companies that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving will face a maximum penalty of $11,000. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I also think it includes any hand held electronic device including a CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 CB's fall under distracted driver rules not cell phone rules. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I am 110percent against talking on the cell when driving ANYTHING! Statistically talking on the phone is as dangerous as drunk driving! It is perfectly legal to talk on a cell in Fla while driving it is illegal in Connecticut but as near as I can tell they don't enforce it! The big emphasis is on texting as well it should be! but texting in Florida is a secondary offense! Which means an officer has to stop an offender for something else to ticket them for texting! The fine for a first offense is something like 140.00! Slap on the wrist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Its 100.00 fine in ok but i never hear of anyone getting finned.The problem is its hard for a law officer to go thru your phone toseeif you was on the phone unless he has a reason to do so.I think there should be a way of turnning the phone off if the truck is moving. I to think the trailer brakes was not working like need be.I run a dump and see alot of trucks which is not fit to be on the road but DOT just dont do that much about them here. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well thanks for that heads up fellas my company doesn't even allowed talking on the phone at all. .bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 20 hours ago, mowerman said: On his defense as someone mentioned trailer weren't working.... .Was just wondering if you fellas ever heard...The word out here is 1500 fine for texting in a commercial vehicle.....bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk We had two of our pipe drivers get dinged for texting while driving state of Illinois gives companys big points against them for driver committing those offenses. Our shop manager was pretty POed because that raises our insurance rates and gives you a black eye with the state good thing they were friends with the "right people". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well we heard a saia driver in California had an accident while texting driver got fined as well as the company I don't really know why the company has to pay...bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 We had a driver hit a car last week, but I don't know the circumstances. It threw this load of steel all over, the front stack hit the headache rack and pushed it up against the back of the cab of the truck. I had just complimented the same driver a few weeks ago for having a well secured load. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 OD,I saw an old photo from the fifties of a flatbed behind a day cab, had to stop quick with a load of 2 or3" pipe, The driver was sitting up straight at the wheel with a length of pipe thru his head and out the windshield! Best argument I've ever seen for bulkhead or headache rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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