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re: What can be done to curtail this 18 wheeler problem?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:42 am to CaptainsWafer
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:42 am to CaptainsWafer
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pulled up beside her and threw my beer at her, and told her to pay attention while driving.
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Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:43 am to KingRanch
Add another wheel 
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:45 am to CaptainsWafer
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I pulled up beside her and threw my beer at her, and told her to pay attention while driving.
I've watched my brother almost do that. True story.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:46 am to Darth_Vader
I drove from BR to Hammond and back every day for 6+ years and saw a hand full of accidents actually happen, none of which involved an 18 wheeler. I did pass plenty of accidents that had already happened that did and did not involve big trucks.
The point is, the people who drove that stretch on 12 caused a lot of wrecks where no big truck was involved.
The point is, the people who drove that stretch on 12 caused a lot of wrecks where no big truck was involved.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:49 am to Darth_Vader
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I base this on the fact that most of the trucks I see are driving safely while a lot of the 4 wheelers I see drive like they have a death wish.
+1 . But I'm a truck driver so I might be biased.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:49 am to Darth_Vader
Yeah there are some rebel truckers out there, but not like the old days. The trucking industry is the most regulated industry, and due to these companies dealing with lawsuits, they put a lot of pressure on drivers regarding safety. Speed limiters, GPS tracking, and cameras.
Not to mention these guys have families they are trying to raise, and know an at fault accident will basically kill there earning power. (Not that they make much to begin with)
Meanwhile the passenger car is doing a list of things other than trying to be safe and respect the dangers of what they are doing
Not to mention these guys have families they are trying to raise, and know an at fault accident will basically kill there earning power. (Not that they make much to begin with)
Meanwhile the passenger car is doing a list of things other than trying to be safe and respect the dangers of what they are doing
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:51 am to KingRanch
More trains, less trucks
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:54 am to Bullfrog
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Obviously fire Les for losing control of interstate trucking.
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 9:03 am to Darth_Vader
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But was the 18 wheeler at fault? ETA: Also, since you say there is an 18 wheeler "problem", do we have numbers on these accidents and how many are the fault of 18 wheelers?
Well lets just add another one.
SIL was going hunting this morning and ran into the back of a loaded cane truck that didn't have any running lights or tail lights.
Totaled his truck. He is in bad shape. Has one big cut in his fore head, broken nose, broken left arm, broken right ankle. Still waiting on more catscans and xrays. For sure he has to have surgery on his ankle.
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 9:11 am to tankyank13
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Yeah there are some rebel truckers out there, but not like the old days. The trucking industry is the most regulated industry, and due to these companies dealing with lawsuits, they put a lot of pressure on drivers regarding safety. Speed limiters, GPS tracking, and cameras.
Not to mention these guys have families they are trying to raise, and know an at fault accident will basically kill there earning power. (Not that they make much to begin with)
Meanwhile the passenger car is doing a list of things other than trying to be safe and respect the dangers of what they are doing
That's why I asked the question. My brother is a truck driver and I'm close friends with several others. I see what these guys go through from a safety standpoint and know the dangers they face. I know not all truckers are safe drivers, some are outright idiots who should not be trusted with a Walmart mobility scooter. But from what I've seen the vast majority are very professional in their chosen vocation.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:12 am to Bullfrog
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Obviously fire Les for losing control of interstate trucking.
No no fire les because he can't develop truck drivers......
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:16 am to Darth_Vader
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But from what I've seen the vast majority are very professional in their chosen vocation.
This is the majority. Just like the majority of people driving a car along side that big rig aren't idiots, it's the minority that cause problems. Somehow the idiots on here lump all truck drivers in the minority while abstaining the moron texting in his pickup from any.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:18 am to Notro
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Shutdown Walmart.
FIFY
This post was edited on 12/20/14 at 9:19 am
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:19 am to Darth_Vader
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I know truckers are safe drivers,
Nope, look at container haulers(ship containers), sand and gravel dump trucks, they're usually the reckless ones
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:20 am to goatman1419
A lot of the guys getting in accidents are not owner-operators from what I've seen. Maybe there are more corporate trucks, but those are the ones usually flipped over.
Most of the maps I've seen that truck drivers have show every single curve, the speed he should be driving through that curve, truck stops, good places to eat, etc. Mainly, these wrecks are caused by 4 wheelers and not the big trucks
Most of the maps I've seen that truck drivers have show every single curve, the speed he should be driving through that curve, truck stops, good places to eat, etc. Mainly, these wrecks are caused by 4 wheelers and not the big trucks
Posted on 12/20/14 at 9:21 am to KingRanch
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18 wheeler problem
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