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mtb345

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Joined
Mar 23, 2007
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115
Location
brockton mass.
Occupation
heavey equipment operator
its been a sad week for the company i work for one our truck driver was killed early this week he was bobtailing he took an off ramp on to the hiway lost control of the rig smash head into a wall of stone he was a good guy to work with he was 35 yrs old
 

Lashlander

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Jan 4, 2007
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Location
Kodiak Ak.
Sorry for your loss. Life can sure change in an instant. Its tough on a company when one of their guys gets killed. My thoughts are with you.
 

Steve Frazier

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Oct 30, 2003
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Location
LaGrangeville, N.Y.
Sorry to hear of your loss.

I never liked bobtailing, it always made me nervous especially in rain. The springs aren't carrying the load they were designed and are very bouncy. The same thing with the brakes, they are super touchy. It was always a battle to keep the truck pointed in the right direction.
 

LowBoy

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Joined
Nov 23, 2006
Messages
1,149
Location
Southern Vt. on the Mass./NH borders
Occupation
Owner, Iron Mountain Iron & Equipment (Transport)
its been a sad week for the company i work for one our truck driver was killed early this week he was bobtailing he took an off ramp on to the hiway lost control of the rig smash head into a wall of stone he was a good guy to work with he was 35 yrs old









Sorry to hear it, mtb...unfortunately, such a young guy was lost in a freak accident. Never know...
 

CM1995

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Jan 21, 2007
Messages
13,375
Location
Alabama
Occupation
Running what I brung and taking what I win
I am sorry for your loss and condolences to the family, co-workers and friends. Losing a family member, friend or co-worker leaves a void that is never filled. Thoughts and prayers.
 

DigDug

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Joined
Dec 11, 2005
Messages
577
Location
Maine
Sorry to hear that mtb. Bobtailing keeps me sure makes me nervous.
 
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