Hazmat Accidents Questionable

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Old 07-04-2008, 10:33 PM
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Something just don't make a lot of sense! I have been pulling a hazmat tanker for 2 years. Had 1 very minor and I do mean minor accident. Under a 1000 dollars damage. Every law enforcement and DOTS was everywhere. Explaination> making a right turn onto a on ramp, car behind me decided to cut to the right side to get in front of me. Back tandem tires brushed her fender. I got a ticket for a right tail light burn't out bulb and preventable accident on my record. DOT done a total inspection and only found the burn't out bulb. All paperwork logbook and inspection book was current.
Now this is what amazes me. We have a driver 1 year has had 3 major accidents. 2 involving guardrails and 1 a major rollover (hazmat). Hazmat rollover at Westmoreland off ramp Charleston WV. this driver has not had 1 ticket. All accidents were caused by driving to fast. I am puzzled. :?
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:58 PM
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I am puzzled how this other driver you are talking about has a job.
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:59 PM
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It could be because of drivers in your company like the one you described is why they crawled up your 5th wheel with a microscope.
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by donreno
I am puzzled. :?
The other guy wears out a set of kneepads every month.
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 03:20 AM
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:shock: Thanks for the input
 
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Originally Posted by WarHorse
Originally Posted by donreno
I am puzzled. :?
The other guy wears out a set of kneepads every month.
Along with a tube of KY Jelly or a can of Vasoline depending on what is on sale that month. :lol:
 
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