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What can be done to curtail this 18 wheeler problem?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:18 am
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:18 am
Another one today in tangi near the Robert exit.
I-12 east shut down right now, expected opening time is 2pm
I-12 east shut down right now, expected opening time is 2pm
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 8:19 am
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Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:18 am to KingRanch
What is that? Bananas?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:20 am to KingRanch
At least it's not beer. Hope no one was seriously injured
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:22 am to KingRanch
Obviously fire Les for losing control of interstate trucking.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:22 am to KingRanch
I'd say 50% of the problem, if not more, is based on the morons that drive in cars and trucks in the Baton Rouge area.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:23 am to KingRanch
Was the 18 wheeler at fault?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:30 am to KingRanch
Enforcement of traffic laws would be a good start. More police presence, to curb the reckless idiots out there. The semi is usually avoiding a passenger vehicle when the accident happens.
And no im not saying its that way 100% of of the time, but more than not for sure.
They need to put a blocking mechanism on internet service in all cars, its crazy how many people are on their phones while driving, and they aren't just texting.
And no im not saying its that way 100% of of the time, but more than not for sure.
They need to put a blocking mechanism on internet service in all cars, its crazy how many people are on their phones while driving, and they aren't just texting.
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 8:32 am
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:35 am to KingRanch
Seeing how bad everyone else around here drives, do we know if all these wrecks are the truckers fault?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:43 am to KingRanch
Add another wheel 
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:51 am to KingRanch
More trains, less trucks
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:55 am to KingRanch
This hurts a lot less than the truck that dumped all those white cans/bottles everywhere
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:07 am to KingRanch
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What can be done to curtail this 18 wheeler problem? Another one today in tangi near the Robert exit.
Shutdown the Walmart distribution center in Robert. Problem solved.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:09 am to KingRanch
The drivers of those 18-wheelers need to slow down.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:11 am to KingRanch
Cars could start by waitin the appropriate 6-8 lengths before moving back in front. Also don't get all pissy and pass me on the right when I am waiting the appropriate length to move back to the right lane. Louisiana needs to require a road test every 4 years. I am scared on the road to work every day.
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 9:12 am
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:21 am to KingRanch
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18 wheeler problem
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:26 am to KingRanch
Need a law saying that big rigs may only travel in the right lane on I-12.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 10:03 am to KingRanch
Jumped in the left lane to pass another couple of 18 wheelers and didn't see that cars were already in it?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 10:19 am to KingRanch
Congress just voted to allow 18 wheeler drivers to drive 82 hours per week instead of 70. Enjoy your methed-up-truck-driver anarchy on the highways.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 10:48 am to KingRanch
When they crash, their size means that they will block multiple lanes and cause more destruction.
For every FedEx or Wal Mart type of carrier with a good record, you have dozens more with terrible, impatient operators who have no problem delaying or endangering your family so his cargo can get to its destination 10 seconds faster.
Big rigs should be limited to 55 mph in the right lanes if it is a congested area like Baton Rouge or if there is even a slight grade.
As posted earlier, some of the DOT regs placed on truck drivers now almost encourage them to operate at peak travel times. It doesn't make any sense.
For every FedEx or Wal Mart type of carrier with a good record, you have dozens more with terrible, impatient operators who have no problem delaying or endangering your family so his cargo can get to its destination 10 seconds faster.
Big rigs should be limited to 55 mph in the right lanes if it is a congested area like Baton Rouge or if there is even a slight grade.
As posted earlier, some of the DOT regs placed on truck drivers now almost encourage them to operate at peak travel times. It doesn't make any sense.
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 10:55 am
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