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Feeder Drivers, Beware of 53' Containers
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<blockquote data-quote="cachsux" data-source="post: 1097145" data-attributes="member: 5529"><p>As I mentioned we had a scone crash yest 2/19. The one thing that was the same was that both containers were on black chassis. We also use orange. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]8512[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Irregardless of chassis color make sure all four pins are locked and all four retainers are in proper working order as designed (straight not bent,etc) or the trailer should not be moved off property, rail or UPS. It is a safety issue so the directive of any manager can be refused until corrected. Of all the times and places to maybe be a little complacent or lazy this is not the one. Your life, the car next to you, or the next guy to handle the trailer is on the line. </p><p></p><p>As to the drivers involved, and this is only what I was told through the FNN. The driver in the first crash two weeks ago was allegedly terminated for "gross negligence" as the conclusion from the photos and investigation show that he didn't close the front pins completely. Did or did not, that's all I've heard as of this morn. </p><p></p><p>Driver of yest crash which was all but identical ,according to the safety person who told me, recalls checking the back pins for sure but not the front pins. </p><p></p><p>So, </p><p>both black chassis.</p><p>both empty. </p><p>Both high wind conditions. </p><p>2/19 was witches bossom cold, not sure of first crash. </p><p>First crash was well away from point of pickup. </p><p>Second crash was right out the gate on expressway ramp. </p><p>Both chassis, I've seen both, had questionable retainers on pins.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]8512[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cachsux, post: 1097145, member: 5529"] As I mentioned we had a scone crash yest 2/19. The one thing that was the same was that both containers were on black chassis. We also use orange. [ATTACH]8512.vB[/ATTACH] Irregardless of chassis color make sure all four pins are locked and all four retainers are in proper working order as designed (straight not bent,etc) or the trailer should not be moved off property, rail or UPS. It is a safety issue so the directive of any manager can be refused until corrected. Of all the times and places to maybe be a little complacent or lazy this is not the one. Your life, the car next to you, or the next guy to handle the trailer is on the line. As to the drivers involved, and this is only what I was told through the FNN. The driver in the first crash two weeks ago was allegedly terminated for "gross negligence" as the conclusion from the photos and investigation show that he didn't close the front pins completely. Did or did not, that's all I've heard as of this morn. Driver of yest crash which was all but identical ,according to the safety person who told me, recalls checking the back pins for sure but not the front pins. So, both black chassis. both empty. Both high wind conditions. 2/19 was witches bossom cold, not sure of first crash. First crash was well away from point of pickup. Second crash was right out the gate on expressway ramp. Both chassis, I've seen both, had questionable retainers on pins. [ATTACH=full]8512[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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