No Longer Accident Free Hahaha!
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I'm sorry, but all I can say is - nice Volvo! I drive a VNL day cab , but your Volvo is sweet. Great trucks.
Being accident free is a really tough accomplishment. It takes caution (or practicing safe driving), skill, and luck. Sometimes accidents really are just that - accidents.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
Actually - sheriff doesn't determine what gets reported on your DAC.
"Technically" - since the vehicle had to be towed from the scene, this "should be" considered a "DOT Reportable Accident".
The DOT defines an accident as an occurrence involving a commercial motor vehicle which results in: a) A fatality b) Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident, OR c) One or more of the vehicles incurs disabling damage, requiring it to be towed from the scene
So this may show up on your DAC.
Sorry about your bad luck there - could have happened to anyone - sorry you spoiled your winning streak...
Rick
Commercial Motor Vehicle:
A commercial motor vehicle is any vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property with either:
- A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
- A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more which includes a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
My truck was towed because of the leak & need to pull it out the ramp. Company owner decision , he wants it to be fixed in the dealership to make sure leaking will be really fixed and not because of the following :
a) A fatality b) Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident.
As mentioned above. No fatality , No Injured , No other vehicle involve, No Citation, No other damage in the truck except the water leak.
Actually - sheriff doesn't determine what gets reported on your DAC.
"Technically" - since the vehicle had to be towed from the scene, this "should be" considered a "DOT Reportable Accident".
The DOT defines an accident as an occurrence involving a commercial motor vehicle which results in: a) A fatality b) Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident, OR c) One or more of the vehicles incurs disabling damage, requiring it to be towed from the scene
So this may show up on your DAC.
Sorry about your bad luck there - could have happened to anyone - sorry you spoiled your winning streak...
Rick
Commercial Motor Vehicle:
A commercial motor vehicle is any vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property with either:
- A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
- A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more which includes a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I'm sorry, but all I can say is - nice Volvo! I drive a VNL day cab , but your Volvo is sweet. Great trucks.
Being accident free is a really tough accomplishment. It takes caution (or practicing safe driving), skill, and luck. Sometimes accidents really are just that - accidents.
Yeah true that. Thank you! He is still in the shop. Hopefully I can roll again.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
My truck was towed because of the leak & need to pull it out the ramp. Company owner decision , he wants it to be fixed in the dealership to make sure leaking will be really fixed and not because of the following :
a) A fatality b) Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident.
As mentioned above. No fatality , No Injured , No other vehicle involve, No Citation, No other damage in the truck except the water leak.
You kinda missed - C) One or more of the vehicles incurs disabling damage, requiring it to be towed from the scene.
Didn't say it WOULD SHOW UP - just that it MAY. If the sheriff wrote a REPORT on it - these get coded into the computer when they go into the system. The box(es) checked that says COMMERCIAL VEHICLE and DISABLED may automatically get this uploaded to CSA.
If you punched a hole or cracked your radiator - so the truck was not drivable - then it suffered "disabling damage".
I wouldn't be all too concerned about it. How did AMX handle the news?
Like I said - something like that could have happened to ANYONE.
With all the miles you're getting (enough to make old-timers on JohnBoys thread jealous) - they must really like you over there - so I wouldn't sweat it.
I was gonna call Rusty and ask if you could be my trainer.
Rick
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
My truck was towed because of the leak & need to pull it out the ramp. Company owner decision , he wants it to be fixed in the dealership to make sure leaking will be really fixed and not because of the following :
a) A fatality b) Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident.
As mentioned above. No fatality , No Injured , No other vehicle involve, No Citation, No other damage in the truck except the water leak.
You kinda missed - C) One or more of the vehicles incurs disabling damage, requiring it to be towed from the scene.
Didn't say it WOULD SHOW UP - just that it MAY. If the sheriff wrote a REPORT on it - these get coded into the computer when they go into the system. The box(es) checked that says COMMERCIAL VEHICLE and DISABLED may automatically get this uploaded to CSA.
If you punched a hole or cracked your radiator - so the truck was not drivable - then it suffered "disabling damage".
I wouldn't be all too concerned about it. How did AMX handle the news?
Like I said - something like that could have happened to ANYONE.
With all the miles you're getting (enough to make old-timers on JohnBoys thread jealous) - they must really like you over there - so I wouldn't sweat it.
I was gonna call Rusty and ask if you could be my trainer.
Rick
Urggg yeah the Sheriff gave me a case number but she also said it won't go to my DAC? She just mentioned stuff like its their rules in FL to get info between to FL State and My Company.. So I'm confused. Well , I know but I really love my job and I am trying my best not to get ticket or accident. Well my FM said its great coz I didn't put damage aside from the leak and no injury. Safety didn't say anything to me , not even a call. They didn't even call me back after I reported it. They just said "okay" thats it.
The miles I don't have any issue with it or I can't complain. I just take whatever they wanna give me or wherever they need me. Haha trainer.. Wish I have that in mind. I really don't wanna be a trainer. I will hit my 6 months in 3 weeks & looking forward for more months and years here in ABX! :)
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
From the looks of it and what you've explained I don't think this is anything that really hurt you on future job searching. Good luck on continued safe driving. I've seen your posts and I know how much you've put in to become a good truck driver.
Oh that's a bummer! But hey, don't sweat it. Like you said, it was very minor damage. In fact, if they would have paved that area your tire fell into there would have been no damage at all.
Every company has a slightly different way of handling DAC reporting so there's no way to know if they'll put that on your DAC or not. I would assume it would be though. It will be considered a preventable accident by the company.
When that thing is fixed just keep on truckin and don't let it get ya down.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
Flatie sorry to read about your mishap. This business is very humbling and unforgiving. In the grand scheme of things it's a minor blip that I believe you can learn from and likely prevent something like this from happening is the future.
Try to get past it...once you are back in your truck and rolling that will help. Like getting back on the horse you fell off of.
Good luck and safe travels.
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So I'm trying to keep my goal all the time to be accident ticket free but sometimes **** just happens. I went to Southbay, FL Sugar plantation to pick up a load going to MD. They have a narrow scale when you enter the place but since its my first time I pass through it and ended up coming back. So okay , I checked on the lady at the scale. After checked in ..I need to do a detour once I pass the scale so I can go back inside the building to where I will need to pick up my load. I was pulling out when my front right tire in my tractor missed the ramp. I ended up short! I pulled the brake right away and check my surrounding. My radiator fluid were leaking so bad , at first I thought it was my diesel but no thanks god!
Few mins later Sheriff came , took my dl and company insurance , registration. No property damage , no other vehicle involve. No other damage in my truck aside from the leak of my radiator fluid, no citation. I asked both Sheriff if the accident will be on my DAC , they said NO. Reported everything to my company. I waited 20 mins before a tow truck came to rescue me.
I found out that I wasn't the only one who had the same accident. Tow truck driver said , its his first time to see the accident to where non of my fender are busted. I just told him , I stopped moving after I feel that I missed the ramp..If I did try to move it myself damage could have been worst coz it would tear up both of my fender or scrape my tank. I spoke to the manager of the place and he mentioned they will add more space on the ramp coz its really narrow.. When you pull up you can't even see those lines.
and oh the reason why I pull more on the right ( as you all can see in the pic ) is because thats the only space I have to make a detour and I gotta turn wide to avoid hitting the truck in front of me and at the same time to make the turn.
I missed the good run but still thankful that I'm okay , no ones's hurt & no ticket.
Now here's my question. I put the accident to Macro , does my company consider it like an accident to where it will be listed on my accident report where future employment will be affected or they will just keep it in the record about what happened to the truck while I'm employed with them? How does the accident like my case work?
Safety didn't say anything to me aside from a reply "ok" after I told them what happened.
I'm staying here in Red Roof Inn West Palm Beach , FL while waiting to get my truck fixed tomorrow.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.