AFTER THE CRASH: PREPARING HR56 FOR THE SHOP

Jamie Davis Towing Official

25 Jan 202410:45

Summary

TLDRThe script describes a truck driver's experience getting into an accident on black ice while driving a semi-truck. His truck slid into a container on the road, damaging the cab and truck body. He considers himself lucky no one was hurt and talks through assessing the damage and his plans to get the truck fixed quickly so his business can keep operating. He describes in detail the repairs and refurbishing he will do like replacing the cab, sandblasting the body, and repainting to make it look brand new.

Takeaways

😟 The narrator was involved in a truck accident on icy roads caused by black ice.
😢 The accident resulted in 4 semi crashes in one area due to the dangerous conditions.
😧 The narrator's truck collided into a container at 70 km/hr, damaging the truck.
🤕 Luckily no one was injured in the accident.
👷‍♂️ The narrator has over 40 years of trucking experience and this was his first crash.
🔧 The truck will need repairs - a new leg, doors, paint job, etc.
🛠️ The narrator is working quickly to get the repairs done and the truck back on the road.
❄️ The narrator notes the other truckers should have pulled over due to the icy conditions.
🆘 The damaged truck is causing issues for the narrator's business.
🎉 Despite the accident, the narrator feels lucky that things were not worse.

Q & A

What caused the accident that the truck driver was involved in?
-The accident was caused by black ice conditions on the road.
How fast was the truck driver going when the accident occurred?
-The truck driver stated he was going about 70 km/hr when the accident occurred.
What damage was caused to the truck from the accident?
-The accident caused damage to the front container, roll up doors, and other areas. The driver mentions needing to replace metal, lights, and other parts.
What does the truck driver plan to do to get the truck repaired?
-The driver plans to strip down components, sandblast parts, paint, replace damaged areas, polish wheels etc. to fully repair the truck.
How does not having the truck available impact the driver's business?
-Not having the truck available is causing the driver to have to turn down jobs, which impacts revenue.
How long has the truck driver been in the trucking business?
-The truck driver mentions having over 40 years of experience in the trucking industry.
What make and model is the damaged truck?
-The truck is a 1995 Peterbilt cab over.
Why does the truck driver consider himself lucky after the accident?
-The driver considers himself lucky that no one was hurt and that damage was not worse considering the speed he was traveling.
What repairs are already scheduled for the truck?
-The truck is booked on Tuesday to fix the bell housing and PTO system.
What is causing the truck driver stress about the situation?
-Not having the truck available and having to turn down jobs is causing the driver stress.