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What a mess! I've seen this same type of stuff far too often. I always wonder what was the source of ignition. This time of year it can get so hot inside those trailers that the temperature itself could cause the combustion to get started.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
And the driver forgot to lower the landing gear.
Is this Packrat's way of repurposing his old Caddies? I hope he at least removes the Longhorn hood ornaments.
EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
Doubtful since I've never owned a Government Motors product.
And the driver forgot to lower the landing gear.
My guess is the trailer was fully engulfed in flames when he noticed bbn it and he pulled over and drove out from under it as quickly as he could to save the tractor.
Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze
Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
My neck of the woods.
That's pretty flat for W Va.
My neck of the woods.
That's pretty flat for W Va.
If I recall correctly I was entering WV from VA. That's why the song popped up in my head.
Good thing no one could here me singing!
Yes, it looks like you were on I-77.
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Yesterday on I 70 in Ohio.