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I personally think that driver is out of their mind. Too many things could go wrong with that child alone for so long. I witnessed a child get killed when his dad left him alone in a semi back when they only had the floor mounted parking brake. He evidently went into a truck stop to get a coffee, the brake didn't hold and the child tried to exit the cab and tripped and fell under the wheels killing him. Truly a disaster waiting to happen.

John,

You won't quit. With all the replies and conversation on this subject you keep trying to find ways to drag it out.

With the police there to control the zipper merge of course it worked as planned. Do you think someone would blatantly ignore the police?

Look, you have said on many of your posts that you were finished so why not just face the facts. You do not seem to want to accept the results that you have received here from some of the best of the best. Let it go.

I didn't check the auto correct I meant riveted not Riverdale.

Probably a newer trailer with led lights. Ever since the manufacturers switched to led lights they have been Riverdale instead of bolt and nut mounted due to the theft of them because they are very expensive compared to the old incandescent lights.

Eric,

Welcome and congratulations on your potential new job with A. Dude Pyle. I think that you will be happy there.

A LTL company has the best pay and benefits in my opinion. I worked for ConWay Southern Express for 14 years before I retired.

A terminal to terminal run is the best in my opinion as it combines driving on the road with being home daily. I feel that you have made a great choice. Good luck to you and be sure to keep us informed on your progress with a post in the orientation section.

John,

You came here to TT for some advice and answers and some of the best drivers anywhere have given you solid answers to a potential deadly accident. Two wrongs never make a right and the reckless driver created a bad situation for you but also made the wrong choice to pass other drivers in the median.

You should have dropped back, took the license plate number and informed the State Police. If your wife was in recovery she should have been in your immediate thoughts for both your safety.

Sorry if you didn't like the responses and advice that was given by the great drivers here. I hope that you really take their advice and see the help that was given to you.

Greg,

Sorry to here that you had a rollover accident. Hopefully you were not injured. Any rollover accident can be a career killer.

How fast were you driving into the onramp? What was your equipment and freight securement? It will be very hard to explain to a potential new employer how this happened and surely their insurance company will be highly sceptical in approving your application.

Good luck in your search and try using the company list here on TT and apply to all companies to see if one of them will give you a chance.

I have been a member here on TT for a few years and I was impressed when Kearsey started the meet and greet. I and my wife became full time rvers in 2018 and when we were in an area near a truck stop I would use the GPS section on TT to see if there were any members near by.

So far we have had the pleasure of meeting 4 TT members in various truck stops in the southeast. It is not easy because drivers of course have time lines to be at consignee or they need their sleep.

Use the GPS section here on TT to see if someone is in your area and then give them a shout either by a post or email and you might be lucky. Remember that if you do a picture and post is always appreciated.

Hi Bobcat Bob,

I too worked for Conway Southern Express when it opened up the Florida market. I started in 1992 and retired in 2004 as a million miler and a driver trainer. I enjoyed my career there except for the constant dock work took its toll.

Thanks everyone,

I appreciate all the comments. I was really concerned for the safety of everyone here on TT during these brutal hot days especially you flatbedders!

I had my career and I'm sure that there were some hot ones especially without ac but these temperatures can be killers today.

Be safe all of you and thanks again. The honor is all mine to be associated with a great group which I have had the pleasure of meeting a few of you in person and hope to be able to meet some more.