June 5, 2007: Dumb truck

Undertoad · 06-05-2007, 07:20 AM

Axlrosen points out this item, which made some level of news the other day. The Lincoln Tunnel is 13 feet high, and this guy's rig was 13'6". But he somehow managed to ignore lights and a set of cops with bullhorns, and not only drove into the tunnel but all the way through it, destroying his own truck and ripping off decorative ceiling tiles.

full NYT story

Just goes ta show ya: build an idiot-proof program and the world will develop bigger idiots.

glatt · 06-05-2007, 07:39 AM

Seemed like a good idea at the time.

Spexxvet · 06-05-2007, 07:44 AM

Heeee's in trooooouuuuuble!

monster · 06-05-2007, 08:05 AM

It was a hot day, he was just after a little ventilation....

Nikolai · 06-05-2007, 08:12 AM

Looks like some one opened a giant can of sardines to me

swiftytoenails · 06-05-2007, 08:38 AM

The Lincoln Tunnel - World's Most Expensive Can Opener

BrianR · 06-05-2007, 08:43 AM

Seen it before. It happens all the time. Our terminals usually have the trailer destruction du jour parked where we can see it as we enter. As a warning or something.

But nothing will prevent a trucker from doing stupid shit.

I've been into downtown Manhattan. Tight turns and LOTS of no truck signs. I couldn't wait to get out!

Brian

Clodfobble · 06-05-2007, 08:53 AM

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When a too-tall vehicle enters the toll plaza, an electronic sensor is tripped, several stoplights are activated and police officers at the plaza use a loudspeaker to order the driver to stop.

Well that's pretty useful.

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Mr. Coleman said trucks were turned back for exceeding the height limit about once a week.

Shawnee123 · 06-05-2007, 09:11 AM

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Mr. Coleman said trucks were turned back for exceeding the height limit about once a week.

Funny. You know people who think laws like "no right on red" or "no parking" don't apply to them but to think they are better than mathematical absolutes approaches a new realm of egocentricism (or, just plain stupidity.)

I was trying to get an old friend to study for his CDL, and I'm quite sure the manual covered this!

SteveDallas · 06-05-2007, 09:17 AM

It's hard to imagine anything "decorative" inside the Lincoln Tunnel.

Griff · 06-05-2007, 09:28 AM

If they call the busted panels structural people get nervous...

artemis05 · 06-05-2007, 11:57 AM

i didn't know they made convertible semis!

wolf · 06-05-2007, 01:13 PM

"Well Earl rared back
Cocked his leg
Stepped down as hard as he could on the brake
And the pedal went clear to the floor
And stayed - right there on the floor
Says it's sorta like steppin' on a plum
Well from there on down it just wasn't real pretty
It was hairpin county and switchback city
One of 'em looked like a can full of worms
Another one looked like malaria germs
Right in the middle of the whole damn show
Was a real nice tunnel now wouldn't you know
Sign says clearance to the twelve foot line
But them chickens was stacked to thirteen nine
Well we shot that tunnel at a hundred an' ten
Like gas through a funnel an' eggs through a hen
An' we took that top row of chickens off
Slicker 'n the scum off a Louisiana swamp
Went down an' around an' around an' down
An' we run outta ground at the edge of town
An' bashed on into the side of a feed store
In downtown Pagosa Springs"

monster · 06-05-2007, 01:18 PM

It looks like a roll-on-roll-off space shuttle.

fargon · 06-05-2007, 01:32 PM

While I have never dunit I know people who have. Most companies, topping out a load, or trailer is grounds for termination. I pulled flatbeds most of my time trucking.
That driver was distracted by directions, or 4 wheelers in his way.
I can't tell the company from that angle, but it is an over the road truck. That looks like a Peterbilt sleeper.

If words like Hunts Point Market makes you all giddy, You might be a CHIKEN HAULER!!!

06-05-2007, 07:20 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	June 5, 2007: Dumb truck Axlrosen points out this item, which made some level of news the other day. The Lincoln Tunnel is 13 feet high, and this guy's rig was 13'6". But he somehow managed to ignore lights and a set of cops with bullhorns, and not only drove into the tunnel but all the way through it, destroying his own truck and ripping off decorative ceiling tiles. full NYT story Just goes ta show ya: build an idiot-proof program and the world will develop bigger idiots.

06-05-2007, 07:44 AM	#3
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Heeee's in trooooouuuuuble! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

06-05-2007, 08:05 AM	#4
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It was a hot day, he was just after a little ventilation.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-05-2007, 08:43 AM	#7
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Seen it before. It happens all the time. Our terminals usually have the trailer destruction du jour parked where we can see it as we enter. As a warning or something. But nothing will prevent a trucker from doing stupid shit. I've been into downtown Manhattan. Tight turns and LOTS of no truck signs. I couldn't wait to get out! Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

06-05-2007, 09:28 AM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	If they call the busted panels structural people get nervous... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-05-2007, 07:39 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Seemed like a good idea at the time.

06-05-2007, 08:12 AM	#5
Nikolai Greener than the rest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near London Posts: 68	Looks like some one opened a giant can of sardines to me

06-05-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
swiftytoenails Him Downstairs Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	The Lincoln Tunnel - World's Most Expensive Can Opener

06-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#10
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	It's hard to imagine anything "decorative" inside the Lincoln Tunnel.

06-05-2007, 11:57 AM	#12
artemis05 feed the fire Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	i didn't know they made convertible semis! __________________ "you can't give up hope just because something is hopeless. you have to hope even more and cover your ears and go 'blah blah blah blah blah'"

06-05-2007, 01:13 PM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	"Well Earl rared back Cocked his leg Stepped down as hard as he could on the brake And the pedal went clear to the floor And stayed - right there on the floor Says it's sorta like steppin' on a plum Well from there on down it just wasn't real pretty It was hairpin county and switchback city One of 'em looked like a can full of worms Another one looked like malaria germs Right in the middle of the whole damn show Was a real nice tunnel now wouldn't you know Sign says clearance to the twelve foot line But them chickens was stacked to thirteen nine Well we shot that tunnel at a hundred an' ten Like gas through a funnel an' eggs through a hen An' we took that top row of chickens off Slicker 'n the scum off a Louisiana swamp Went down an' around an' around an' down An' we run outta ground at the edge of town An' bashed on into the side of a feed store In downtown Pagosa Springs" __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

06-05-2007, 01:18 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It looks like a roll-on-roll-off space shuttle. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-05-2007, 01:32 PM	#15
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	While I have never dunit I know people who have. Most companies, topping out a load, or trailer is grounds for termination. I pulled flatbeds most of my time trucking. That driver was distracted by directions, or 4 wheelers in his way. I can't tell the company from that angle, but it is an over the road truck. That looks like a Peterbilt sleeper. If words like Hunts Point Market makes you all giddy, You might be a CHIKEN HAULER!!! __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

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