other dog Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 ...to be driving along minding your own business and get taken out by a set of duals. https://www.kttc.com/2023/01/18/police-truck-driver-killed-after-another-semis-tires-fall-off-strike-vehicle/?outputType=amp 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Ouch!! 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/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-522975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Oh my god that’s horrible … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 2 hours ago, mowerman said: Oh my god that’s horrible … Bob Agreed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 same happened in CT; big rig tire bounced the center barrier, went air born to opposing traffic and killed a woman in car. only common denominator of living things ; man or animal: we all have a start and finish date. never take a minute for granted. such a sad unfortunate moment. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 Yes, very true mechohaulic. I just looked to see if there were any updates, and the driver who was killed was 69 years old. The truck and driver who lost the wheels were found at a nearby truck stop. No details about him, no charges had been filed, it was still under investigation. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: same happened in CT; big rig tire bounced the center barrier, went air born to opposing traffic and killed a woman in car. only common denominator of living things ; man or animal: we all have a start and finish date. never take a minute for granted. such a sad unfortunate moment. about 6 years ago we had one where a single wheel came off a trailer and over the center divider and hit a jeep head on. driver of the jeep was an off duty state trooper on his way home from work. and 20 some years ago about 3 miles from where that one happened a state road dept worker was cutting grass and hit in the back by a set of wheels that came off a flatbed. i knew the crew boss when it happened. the guy was killed instantly, and Joe was never rite after that. 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/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Man, that’s some shitty luck specially, that poor guy mowing the grass who would think that a thing is going to happen to you… since I’m only gonna be out there till next October I often think of stuff like that buying the farm right before I get ready to leave… that would suck big balls Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOBWhite Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 The most frustrating part of it is 99% of these accidents can be prevented with a proper pre-trip. Lazy drivers are a menace to society... 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Probably some jack ass that doesn’t look at anything.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 ya know Bob, i have always said when it is your time to leave, it is time and there is nothing we can do to change it. it is not like at the deli counter where the person in front of you sees you only have one item on your list and says you go first, i can wait. an old friend retired last September. three days later Henry dropped dead from a massive heart attack. 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/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Yes, that sucks that’s what I’m starting to wonder I was going to split at 66 1/2 but I decided to stick around a little while longer to be in a little better financial position like you said you never now and I also really don’t want to drop dead while I’m still working … but then again, I’m thinking once you cross over the other side, you might be thinking what the hell was like trying to hang onto so hard in the old life my run got canceled this morning on account of too much snow so I’ve got almost nothing to do today but get on here couple of hours. I’m gonna go see if I can mess around in the garage a little bit at least add some more hooks to my pegboard…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Right now I’m just enjoying ME TV more coffee and a pellet stove Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 my current plan to do another 3 years and go out at 70. that will give me an extra $500 per month. then i will decide if i want to do part time. 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/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 i thought of that but ill be 68 and a half.........thats it....i may stick around and do some loading and yard hostling part time...depending on how my health and ambition holds up.....id rather just leave altogether and jump on that mack and all the other shit i have around here...bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Sa.e here I have 2 cars ans 2 trucks to finish. The 65 falcon v8 2 door hardtop is about 75% done, and the 88 pickup is about 60% done. Waiting in the wings is a 79 f350 4x4, and the 66 7 litre 4 speed convertible 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/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
880joe Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 What surprises me is the truck that the duals took out didn't crash into the ditch. Looks like he just parked it on the shoulder of the road Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, tjc transport said: Sa.e here I have 2 cars ans 2 trucks to finish. The 65 falcon v8 2 door hardtop is about 75% done, and the 88 pickup is about 60% done. Waiting in the wings is a 79 f350 4x4, and the 66 7 litre 4 speed convertible oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo my,,,, you have got way too much to do.better leave now.....other than the mack everything else is just small engine projects,,,,,that 79 would fit nicely at my place....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, 880joe said: What surprises me is the truck that the duals took out didn't crash into the ditch. Looks like he just parked it on the shoulder of the road ya i thought of that...atleast leave the pavement at some point....last thing guy did was probably lock the brakes...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 hours ago, tjc transport said: my current plan to do another 3 years and go out at 70. that will give me an extra $500 per month. then i will decide if i want to do part time. everyone's situation is different. many heated discussions between wife and myself regarding retirement. 1- wait later more money per month But every yr the retirement age seems to go up.2- i've added money lost by waiting vs anticipated income. 3- every yr a person gets older /can't do as much . 4-at this rate the $$$ is going to run out. going off topic. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) To me... You make a lot of sense Mech.. I think I know what I will do.. I bet I go early retirement, and make side money building engines and trannys.. and selling parts at NAPA, to the guys that need to see and older guy behind the counter... Jojo Edited January 20, 2023 by Joey Mack poor sperring.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davehummell Posted January 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2023 I was changing a 385-20 and I ended up on the ground I did in my back for the last time I was 59 I ended up taking retirement at 62 and I am lucky between the ss and I built up a retirement fund that I draw off of. I kept my machine shop open for cash jobs. I am going to be 68 in june and I like my retirement. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Phefftt Retirement, no thanks, just waiting around to pop me clogs, I have no plans of stopping until I'm dead, Princess doesnt like my outlook at all "Let's buy a caravan and turn into grey nomads" Not on your nelly Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Mrsmackpaul, I didn't want retire at that age but I had no choice and to add insult to injury this last may a guy blew off a stop sign and I hit his truck dead on I was on my can am spyder bike. I lost my teeth broke my jaw, broke my shoulder, broke all the ribs on my left side the surgeon stuck some kind of wire mesh to hold my ribs together, put a hole in my lung, broke my hip, broke a bone in my lower back, got a hole in my skull and had bleeding out and in my brain, I layed in intensive care for over a week out of it. I guess I have no choice now to stay retired. I'm a really beat up 67 year old senior citizen. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Sad story. It brings to mind two incidents I responded to during my career. The first was a working structure fire in a house with an attached garage. On arrival, there was heavy black smoke pouring out of a gaping hole in the garage door. A line was taken in the front door to the kitchen and the fire was attacked from the kitchen door to the garage while others removed what was left of the garage door. When the smoke cleared, there sat the remains of a set of dual wheels off a tractor trailer. We later found two spots where the duals had bounced before getting to the garage. Second was a call to injured motorists on the Interstate. We found the car on the shoulder of the road, up against a wall, with the roof caved in down the center. The two ladies inside were somewhat banged up and likely had concussions, but they survived. They had no clue what had hit them until we saw the tire tracks on the roof. The Police located the wheels quite some distance away. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72259-what-a-horrible-day/#findComment-523861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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