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TForce | Savannah,GA. Car/UPS Freight Set with Haz-Mat rolled the kite.

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http://www.wtoc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12503018
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As always if anyone has any more information on this crash.
Please post it,thank you.
 

johnny big rig

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Driver was taken to the Hospital and released, a few bumps and bruises but otherwise ok. Other person in car was fine also.Bad weather guys WATCH OUT and SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Thanks a lot for your follow up info on this crash,Johnny Big Rig.
I search and post trucking crashes for everyones safety.
Get plenty of rest,and stay completely focused on what you are doing at all times.
Your loved ones are depending on your safe return to them.

I really hate to see any truck crashes involving UPS Freight my former employer.
I am very happy to learn that this driver was not injured very bad.
 

BusterNite

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[quote author=Johnny Big Rig link=topic=80288.msg831144#msg831144 date=1274274882]
Driver was taken to the Hospital and released, a few bumps and bruises but otherwise ok. Other person in car was fine also.Bad weather guys WATCH OUT and SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A thurow pre trip also will help the trailers to stay upright, Check for broken springs and check that the pintle hook air assisted plunger is working to keep the dolly tight. I have found many older trailers with these problems.
 
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