Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

dragoneggs · Nov 5, 2017

DieselBound said:
Around here it doesn't matter how fast you go, BC truck drivers are going to ride up on your tail. Speed limit is 60mph for trucks; totally ignored; it's bad enough that that's the case, but to also tailgate!

It's stuff like that Texas incident that makes it clear why there are regulations on fuel transport. Yes, regulations ain't going to save you from "stupid," but they may lessen repeat performances by the same individuals.

I tend to drive fast if in my car. In my truck not so much... haven't noticed the BC truckers will pay attention now.

DieselBound · Nov 5, 2017

dragoneggs said:
I tend to drive fast if in my car. In my truck not so much... haven't noticed the BC truckers will pay attention now.

I don't like driving in the "fast lane" (actually, it's a "passing lane") because there's always someone else that wants to go faster! (and come up and tailgate) If there's a lot of traffic you're not going to be going "fast." But, even so, it seems that if you're exceeding the speed limit (say in the case of 70mph, trucks 60mph) these truckers will still run on your tailgate. And this is what triggers things like that accident in Texas: stupid [tailgating] + stupid [hauling all that gasoline] = really stupid! I expect better behavior from professional drivers: and I try to afford them courtesy because most, well, aside from the BC ones, tend to be good drivers (and the non-truck drivers not so good).

buckeyefarmer · Nov 9, 2017

this can't be right, a JD truck hauling a kubota.

Sysop · Nov 9, 2017

Honestly, that picture looks like it is near me. Wouldn't have been a Middletown Tractors truck would it? They are a John Deere dealer, but do take a lot of other brands in on trade and service other brands as well.

4570Man · Nov 9, 2017

buckeyefarmer said:
View attachment 527968this can't be right, a JD truck hauling a kubota.

I'd say the tow vehicle is adequate and that the strapping job is adequate.

buckeyefarmer · Nov 10, 2017

Sysop said:
Honestly, that picture looks like it is near me. Wouldn't have been a Middletown Tractors truck would it? They are a John Deere dealer, but do take a lot of other brands in on trade and service other brands as well.

I didnt really look at which dealer it said, but think it was our local one.

David_Kb7uns · Nov 10, 2017

buckeyefarmer said:
View attachment 527968this can't be right, a JD truck hauling a kubota.

We have the John Deere dealer and the Kubota dealer across from each other and every once in awhile a stray tractor will get on the wrong side of the road and be surrounded by the wrong color.

David

lostcreekranch · Nov 10, 2017

David_Kb7uns said:
We have the John Deere dealer and the Kubota dealer across from each other and every once in awhile a stray tractor will get on the wrong side of the road and be surrounded by the wrong color.

David

Spy tractors.

zing · Nov 14, 2017

Redlands Okie said:
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Left the big box store yard just as pictured. 3 guys in the vehicle somehow.

I wonder what they think those roof racks are for? Those planks tied to the rear roof rack and the tailgate would be a **** of a lot safer and more comfortable for everyone. Especially with a line tied to the front rack to help control the front of the planks from "lift" while driving.

civilian · Nov 14, 2017

zing said:
I wonder what they think those roof racks are for? Those planks tied to the rear roof rack and the tailgate would be a **** of a lot safer and more comfortable for everyone. Especially with a line tied to the front rack to help control the front of the planks from "lift" while driving.

Those racks are not strong enough to support all that lumber. Jon