Question Stuff happens be careful

[Joe Hogan]

 

[Chargerman]

Idiots. They knew what weather was coming and should never have been on the road. I feel the same when I see semis scattered all over the highway in the Ct hills when heavy snowfall is coming down.

 

[AbdRahim]

Some of their bosses are not very sympathetic to them not getting the loads delivered on time. Drivers are at the bottom of the food chain, and some seem to be treated slightly better than slaves.

 

[Chargerman]

I’m sure at the end of the day their bosses would be happier with an upright and/or straight rig. At the end of the day the drivers are responsible for their rig and its load. Only they can decide what conditions are safe to drive in

 

[AbdRahim]

Unfortunately, the company has to cover their rear in print, but the real world experience often differs. I remember calling my boss on a bad weather day, and he reluctantly agreed with my choice not togo out that day. His response was something like ok, but I am on the road with a new hire.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Unfortunately the customer only thinks of his delayed prime order, or the hotdogs not being on the shelves when he goes shopping.

Insurance makes a failed delivery profitable no matter the cost of life! Wonderful times we all create in this crazy world!!!

 

[Neal]

We ALL don't always make good decisions. We've ALL driven in horrendous downpours when we should have pulled over, or in snow on mountains in Oregon, yeah, let's not talk about it, and high winds. People that are on the clock trying to make a living or have "get'home'itis" don't always make the best decisions or realize how powerful mother nature is. We get a small taste of it on land, imagine those at sea. No thanks! So yeah, it happens and I challenge you to make the right decision to stay an extra night, make better decisions based on weather forecasts, etc. as we all can always do better. I know some have driven 11-12 hours to get somewhere even through the night, not the smartest decision, but people do it.

 

[JBright11]

Unfortunately, the company has to cover their rear in print, but the real world experience often differs. I remember calling my boss on a bad weather day, and he reluctantly agreed with my choice not togo out that day. His response was something like ok, but I am on the road with a new hire.

I'm sorry that you had such a "boss".
I've spent 35 years in warehousing/trucking, the last 20 or so as a director responsible for fleet safety.
The drivers are the professionals and are the only folks able to judge their ability to navigate the roads safely.
Every single driver in our fleet is empowered to pull over if they feel the conditions warrant it. They make a phone call to TELL their dispatcher they are stopping. They do not ask. The dispatchers then handle the customers, not the drivers gig. Any dispatcher that argues or attempts to ridicule a driver for exercising their judgement would soon find themselves seeking employment elsewhere. There is simply too much at stake.

 

[Joe Hogan]

I-40 between Albuquerque and Amarillo is a very tough road in the wind. We have driven it often and 30-40 kts is not uncommon. Spring storms makes that road treacherous. After a storm the road is littered with over turned vehicles.