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Originally Posted by RR9501

well honestly i would have reported that one one too, weather there's damage to either vehicle or not...if ya "pay him off" he still has the right to report u for a "hit and run"...that wouldnt look to good

Nope ,and if he was honest he wouldn't be hustling $100 from a driver fr no reason ,so despite me not wanting i called the po-lice .

Im working on picking the safest places to park...

Like a top ten list :

1) Always try to park with at least one side against a curb or wall

2)When parking on a down ramp park so far forward there is no possibility someone can get in front of you and wack your ride
trying to squeeze in.

3)Try to park where the other guy must steer out and away from you
as opposed to turning out and cutting his trailer across your nose
ripping off your fenders or bumpers.

4)If possible take on of those strange dirt roads you often see while traveling out west....no other trucks are likely to venture out that far
to park.

5)If possible back into an alley....your rig should be safe between buildings or skyscrapers

....ok...thats my first 5....the rest will come as i envision them 8)

Its all about protecting yourself in the world of trucking....no one gonna look out for me except me