Karynkj
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Just wanted to say thank you for the great conversation. It was really insightful for me as a professional driver to hear yor insights and opinions and I hope I was able to my life behind the steering wheel. This morning, As I was driving down I17 towards Tolleson, another driver and I were witnesses to a horrible fatality accident. Speed was a contributing factor. After the other driver confirmed that there was nothing to be done for the victim besides direct traffic and wait for the authorities to respond, I had to continue to my delivery. I left my contact information with the other driver, fulfilled my legal obligations with the state police dispatcher, and continued on my way. I just want to say, please be careful in your travels and stay safe in your journeys. And enjoy your life and the journys you chose.709Views0likes1CommentRe: The RV does'nt own the road, But truckers DO!
cbshoestring wrote: Karynkj wrote: Hi Rvers, I'm the daughter in question. Welcome daughter in question. I hope you understand my d#mn refer unit comments were in jest (maybe). Actually I did some refer and even heated trailers in my day. Now I park as far away as I can ?? If you see a gray 379 Pete pulling a flatbed...making sure he is waving with adequate appendage...that would be me. Dang skateboarder. Think ya'll are special because ya'll play with straps, chains, and binders...only reason I park beside flatbedders is I'm lonely! Nobody wants to park beside us. I don't know why. I think the song of my people is quite peaceful, actually. And flatbeds make great grooming tables for my poodle! I'll be looking for you! And I promise to leave at least one space between us (lol!)397Views0likes0CommentsRe: The RV does'nt own the road, But truckers DO!
No, I'm not seal team six. But the Trooper was informing the gentleman what could have happened had he touched the load. Fortunately, he didn't. I also have audio and video of all conversations and the one that is installed by my company. And I did press the submit so that the camera feed from that fed directly to my operations and safety people. They reviewed, along with our company's legal department, no problems with any of my or the trooper's interaction with the guy. The trucking industry is regulated by federal law, not the states. The states maintain and administer cdl testing and records, licenses, registrations, and permits, but all under federal laws and guidelines. Different commodities have different laws pertaining to the protection of the cargo. Hazmats and food products for human consumption have laws just for them. Just in the past 5 to 10 years is when either of these two types of loads was classified by the Dept of Homeland Security as possible terrorism targets. Hazmat was actually right after 9/11 and food product was after someone was caught trying to poison a load of produce. But, you can think what you want. After all, most people just think we are ignorant, rude, unsafe, crazed homicidal maniacs out here bent on tying up the roads and intent on making your life miserable. And that's not anger speaking, it's a fact of my business. I'm automatically presumed guilty of causing the problem, even if I just stop to help. Every day, I'm bombarded by ads and billboards with lawyers telling you how evil I am, driving my 40 ton death machine and I'm coming after you, poor innocent citizen. And I can go on. Most of you can jump in any size RV, with no special training or endorsements, and off you go. I have to, and do have, training and endorsements for combinations, air brakes, double/triples, and tankers. I'm considering testing for my passenger and I gave up my hazmat. Don't tell me that if I don't like it, get out of it. I love my job. Can't imagine doing anything else. I wonder, if you think it's okay and part of the job for someone to wake me up to demand that I shut my reefer off because you parked beside it in a truck parking area, can I start parking in the campgrounds? I think it's only fair...399Views0likes0CommentsRe: The RV does'nt own the road, But truckers DO!
Hi Rvers, I'm the daughter in question. I kinda like to clear some things up because some of you are making presumptions about me, my career, and my driving skills. First, the incident described happened at 4 am. Anyone knocking on my door or looking my trailer is suspicious, especially since I am a solo female driver. I am not a driver school wannabe. I have over 10 years experience with over 1.5 million safe miles driving long haul. I had parked at the end of the truck parking area in the service plaza so I had a grassy area to walk my toy poodle. The RV driver parked a few hours after that, so he was aware he parked beside a functioning refer unit as it is on continuous with this load. The original post, that my Dad, the OP, shared here, was posted on a private list on Facebook for drivers and family members in our company. It is not an open list. The driver in the mid 70s Toyota camper conversion was in his late thirties, had not had a hair cut in the previous 15 years, and smelled like he had just put the joint out. Now, I don't have problems with those life choices, but, hey, what ever floats your boat. When I saw him looking at the control panel, instead of endangering myself by confronting him, I called 911. Fortunately, the trooper was in the service plaza and responded very quickly. Officer Friendly just warned the man of the foolishness of his actions, the possible consequences of his actions, and requested that he move to the area where the other RVs were parked. I have a lot of respect for RVs. And as long as you treat me with respect, I will return the courtesy. I have stopped to attempt to help or check on disabled RVers because my parents are out in one. I have taught newbies how to use the truck pumps that didn't know how the satellite system worked. A few things you need to understand. With the ELD mandate, once we shut these things down and start that break we have to take, we can't move. At all. If we do, we have to start that break all over again. Now that all trucks are on ELDs, the parking shortage problem has become even worse. And since many off the large distribution centers will not allow us to do our breaks on their property, truck parking is at a premium. We understand that occasionally you're going to need to park in a truck stop. If you do, please, only use one spot. Don't put your slides out into the next space and set up your camp site in another. How would you feel if a tired driver had to leave that lot because you took up three spaces, then wrecked, killing himself and/or somebody else trying to find another legal parking spot. Not trying to be rude or obnoxious, but just something to think about. And as for the comment Dad made about shooting the guy. I do carry and I do have the permit to carry. And before you start yelling it's not legal, yes it is, as long as my permit is valid for that state and I follow the laws for the state that I am in at the time. I would never pull my gun over something that stupid. The only reason I can do that for is if I feel that I am in mortal danger. I can not use it to defend the truck, trailer, or cargo. My dog is my primary defense and he is pretty **** good. Didn't mean to interrupt your conversation, but I just wanted to clarify a few points. You all stay safe, enjoy your travels, and if you see a little short fat girl driving the Great Plains truck, wave at me. I'll wave back, especially if you use more than one finger.314Views0likes0Comments
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