kscarbel2 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Don’t understand why he parked there and got out and walked tothe car...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Doesn’t even look like it was going that fast I guess another case of engineer texting...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) The sign said no trucks. I'm guessing he was hung up on the landing gear. Edited April 4, 2018 by Hobert62 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 If you ask me there’s too many people drawing paychecks these days and not earning them [emoji107][emoji107][emoji107]...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Hobert62 said: The sign said no trucks. I'm guessing he was hung up on the landing gear. I thought he was bob tailing...even so numbnuts in the train I’m sure had plenty of time to react if he wasn’t at the controls with his head in his ass...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maxidyne Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2018 Stopwatching the train from the video, it looks to be doing at least 30 MPH. At that speed, the stopping distance likely exceeds the sight distance by a good margin= Probably no way the train crew could have avoided the crash. Truck driver clearly at fault, wasn't even supposed to be there in the first place. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 5 hours ago, Hobert62 said: The sign said no trucks. I'm guessing he was hung up on the landing gear. the quick glance i got of the trailer it looked like a lowboy, or low deck. so my guess is he high-sided it and got hung up on the tracks. 1 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-395905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Sorry, but if I were hung up on the tracks, I would unhook the air and electric lines, pull the 5th wheel release, and pull the tractor out of harms way. Do that while on the phone with the railroad. If they can't get the trains shut down, at least you minimize the damage. Once the trains are shut down, get some blocks to roll the drives onto as you back under the trailer again, hook up the air lines, and back off the tracks. Even if you can't pull out from under the trailer, with the 5th wheel released and the air lines disconnected, at least it won't drag your truck 1/2 mile up the tracks. No big loss here, though...just a petercar. 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-396230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 If I were caught on tracks with a company truck, the only thing I'd be worried about is meself. Grab my wallet and run away. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-396308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I showed this video to a friend that is a retired engineer and he estimated 35 to 40 mph on the train. The stopping distance at that speed on hard braking and depending weight of train would be over a third of a mile to a half mile. Just his opinion. Dumb Shit truck driver not reading signs and knowing his rig/ That's my opinion. Truck Shop 2 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53011-driver-jumps-out-of-cab-seconds-before-stricken-tractor-trailer-hit-by-train/#findComment-396311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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