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re: Are dump trucks really not responsible for broken windshields?
Posted on 4/11/25 at 10:59 am to Hangover Haven
Posted on 4/11/25 at 10:59 am to Hangover Haven
There is about zero chance of keeping rocks contained in a dump truck without a single rock spilling out.
This is sort of one of those type things like hey if you touch that, it’s gonna burn you.
Then you go and touch it and get mad that it burned you
This is sort of one of those type things like hey if you touch that, it’s gonna burn you.
Then you go and touch it and get mad that it burned you
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Posted on 4/11/25 at 11:13 am to Hangover Haven
If provable the rock or whatever came off the truck yes. Dashcams for the win.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 11:36 am to Hangover Haven
I had an uncovered dump truck lose a rock that cracked my windshield. I got the name of the company and truck number and called. Their response was they are not responsible since I’m not to be closer than 500 feet. My response was how can I stay back 500’ when the dump truck passed me on the interstate!
Posted on 4/11/25 at 12:33 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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How would you prove they did it?
dash cam
Posted on 4/11/25 at 12:44 pm to TigerGman
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No, that's not how this shite works.
They are responsible for securing whatever they're hauling. Period and the end.
Care to make a bet on that?
No.
However....This happened to a cousin of mine. A chunk of limestone and some of its buddies were falling out of an uncovered dump truck- denting his hood and popping his windshield in several spots.
He dialed *LSP and followed the truck- staying on the line until they pulled it over. From there it was treated like a wreck- exchanged info, etc. The gravel company (or their insurance) did end up paying for damages. No idea if any citations were issued.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 12:54 pm to Hangover Haven
It is 100% considered a road hazard in Louisiana. Some companies will just not fight it and pay for a windshield, but most will tell you to kick rocks and call your insurance. I worked for a few concrete companies over the years and that was our status quo if a rock or something fell off of a mixer truck or a bulk truck. Now - there are statutes concerning concrete on mixer trucks - basically a mixer truck has to wash out all chutes and hopper after discharge before getting back on the road and they can be cited for not doing that. But - as far as rocks goes - nope - it is road hazard and that's it.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 1:19 pm to TigerGman
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Yes, indeed they are NOT liable. Many years ago the bastards got together and paid off some legislators to get an immunity bill passed that says under no circumstances do they have to pay. I think they only have to claim the back was covered with a tarp, but we all know that's usually bullchit too.
I ran into this years ago and was stunned to find out they were protected.
I'd look it up but I don't have time right now. Maybe tomorrow if nobody finds the law on it.
Think I can shoot their windshield with a bb gun when I pass with a sign saying I'm not responsible? I want to.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 1:22 pm to Hangover Haven
Yes they are responsible. There is a reason why they have are supposed to have a tarp or some kind of cover over the load.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 1:30 pm to MRTigerFan
quote:If the truck has a rock or debris unsecured and it flys off and hits another vehicle and damages it, that’s a violation.
Even if the truck is 100% legal and the video clearly shows a rock or debris coming off the truck and hitting your vehicle I think you have a case.
Maybe you meant “if the truck was OTHERWISE 100% legal”?
Posted on 4/11/25 at 1:48 pm to Hangover Haven
Unfortunately, the burden of proof would fall on you in Arkansas.
Here, if a rock fell out of a dump truck, you would need proof that the rock struck your vehicle without touching the ground first.
Once the rock rock hits the ground, it's considered a road hazard and they are not liable.
If you had video proof that it struck your vehicle before hitting the ground then they are liable.
Here, if a rock fell out of a dump truck, you would need proof that the rock struck your vehicle without touching the ground first.
Once the rock rock hits the ground, it's considered a road hazard and they are not liable.
If you had video proof that it struck your vehicle before hitting the ground then they are liable.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 1:52 pm to Hangover Haven
Any object not reasonably secured on a vehicle of any sort that strikes another vehicle on a state/municipal/federal roadway is in fact the responsibility of the initial driver
This post was edited on 4/11/25 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 4/11/25 at 2:15 pm to soccerfüt
Yeah that's what I meant
Posted on 4/11/25 at 2:18 pm to Fat and Happy
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There is about zero chance of keeping rocks contained in a dump truck without a single rock spilling out.
I just had a crazy idea.
What if there was a fricking lid on top of the truck that kept the rocks inside? Can any scientists here tell me if this is possible?
Posted on 4/11/25 at 2:31 pm to Huey Lewis
This doesn't have anything to do with op's question.
Everytime I go real slow with something in back of my truck I think may fall out, there is some idiot who wants to tailgate.
I also hate dumptrucks and try my best to avoid them but it seems the random truck is also the one who cracks my windshield.
Everytime I go real slow with something in back of my truck I think may fall out, there is some idiot who wants to tailgate.
I also hate dumptrucks and try my best to avoid them but it seems the random truck is also the one who cracks my windshield.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 2:39 pm to Hangover Haven
Doesn't FL have laws now that hold vehicles responsible? Thought they implemented it in the wake of Hurricane Michael recovery.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 3:02 pm to Odysseus32
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tay back 500 feet.
This is the more ridiculous thing to me. You want me to stay back 167 yards? 1 2/3 football fields?
I understand that distances on the interstate are deceiving, but telling people to stay back 500 feet and then pointing and saying "I had a sign!" is absurd.
by the time you can read the sign it's too late. i want a sign that says all dumptrucks stay behind me
Posted on 4/11/25 at 3:12 pm to SFVtiger
actually its the oncoming trucks that drop rocks destroying windsheilds. It is a velocity issue. I had a class a motor home with very large windshield and carried 2-3 glass repair kits
Posted on 4/11/25 at 4:23 pm to Trevaylin
They never have a license plate on the back of the truck.
Some kinda BS about how it gets damaged when they drop a load.
Some kinda BS about how it gets damaged when they drop a load.
Posted on 4/11/25 at 5:51 pm to Hangover Haven
Nah, they are responsible, that sign is for gullible people.
If you notice most don't have a plate and are not even licensed in any way, they don't care about the law or care enough to sweep the rocks that are guaranteed to fall off their truck. Good luck getting them to pay even though they are 100000% liable
If you notice most don't have a plate and are not even licensed in any way, they don't care about the law or care enough to sweep the rocks that are guaranteed to fall off their truck. Good luck getting them to pay even though they are 100000% liable
Posted on 4/11/25 at 5:57 pm to Hangover Haven
There is no basis in law for that in Alabama...Your load must be secure. The only defense, maybe, is someone is following too closely.
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