tryhours3191
Seasoned Expediter
Say a prayer for a fellow expediter who fell out of her truck tonight at the TA in Laredo TX. She was injured pretty bad.
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Fellow expediter injured @ TA in Laredo TX.
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tryhours3191
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CharlesD
Expert Expediter
When I was on the road, I almost did that a couple times. You do a long stint behind the wheel and then go to climb out and you can get careless or the muscles aren't quite working right. I will pray for her for sure, but this is a reminder to all of us to be careful getting in and out of a truck.
I see there are now 106 expediter trucks within 50 miles of Laredo, not including any that might be there with the Panther and FedEx Custom Critical. No Landstar Express America trucks are showing on the board there this morning. I am certain some of the expediters in Laredo would be willing to lend a hand as they are able if they knew of this. That's how expediters are.
I don't know anything about the injured expediter than what is posted here but it troubles me that she may be in need of help and alone in Laredo. If anyone knows more about this, more information would be appreciated. Send privately if you think that best.
As I said above, Diane and I are in Dallas and are willing to drive down there if needed, but we need to know what's up.
I don't know anything about the injured expediter than what is posted here but it troubles me that she may be in need of help and alone in Laredo. If anyone knows more about this, more information would be appreciated. Send privately if you think that best.
As I said above, Diane and I are in Dallas and are willing to drive down there if needed, but we need to know what's up.
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tryhours3191
Seasoned Expediter
She is not alone. Her husband is with her. I talked to the police officer here early this morning and she called the hospital and she was OK however she could not find out if she broke anything. The FCC driver that found her outside the truck said he was worried that she might ha broken a hip. She is not a young lady and very thin. They appear to be a established team.
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I fell off the back of my van 4 months ago and I am still in pain. I don't have medical and waited to see if it would heal and I am still messed up. I can't drive much this year now because of the pain from getting in and out of the van. So, I am getting very depressed here. I am going to go to the docs soon and see what is up. It only takes 15 minutes to ruin yourself - so be careful out there.
Jenny
Veteran Expediter
I agree. Nick stepped out of a straight truck one day, came down on his foot wrong and ended up with a stress fracture. You never know when something is going to happen.
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I wish mine was just a fracture. I think I have torn muscle or a torn tenden which might require some sort of surgery and a few more months of down time. I guess i'll have to focus more on my company than building up our reputation by driving the loads myself. Either that or I just eat the pain for a few more months and work like this. Driving is not a problem it's the walking that does the damage.
Jenny
Veteran Expediter
I know that feeling all too well. Almost three years ago I was sleeping in bed on my stomach and my arm over my head. Nick opened the sliding door. I woke up in a panic because last I knew we were driving. I torn the ligaments and tendons in my right shoulder. I was supposed to be in a sling and immobilized for 4 weeks. The following week was his little sisters wedding, and his mom was released from the hospital after catheterization and stents. Needless to say I didn't stay immobilized very long. I am still paying for it. I can't lift more than 15 pounds with that arm and it randomly hurts. I hope you can get yours taken care of and don't end up like me.
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That is good to hear. It turned out that Diane and I got dispatched out of Dallas on an ASAP pick up this afternoon. We are glad to hear that this is a team. The injury is bad but it is good that she is not alone and the husband can tend to the truck and their belongings.
Note to expediter wannabees who read this site to research the business. People really do get hurt out here as you can see by reading this thread. Safety, health insurance, financial reserves; these are not trivial matters.
Note to newbies AND 'seasoned' drivers: long hours in the confines of the driver's seat, followed by the sudden activity of getting out of the truck can make anyone clumsy & injury prone. I've learned to do some preliminary stretching of arms & legs as I approach a stopping point - when I remember.
I'll remember more often now, and hope y'all will too, and hope the injured driver recovers soon.
I'll remember more often now, and hope y'all will too, and hope the injured driver recovers soon.
KristiS
Active Expediter
We may drive for different companies, have different belief systems and even argue with each other but when all is said and done we are there for one another. I'm still a "newbie" and am still learning the ins and outs of this line of work but one thing I did learn real quick is expeditors look out for each other. I just want to say thank you to all who have already given me great advice and thank you in advance to all who will in the furture.
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One thing for everyone to remember is the proper way to enter and exit a truck. Always turn around and exit the truck while facing the truck. Always keep both hands on a firm handle. Your truck is equipped with them.
It does matter. Ive been guilty of not doing it properly myself. I have also come very close to getting hurt just like this lady and others.
Be safe everybody!
It does matter. Ive been guilty of not doing it properly myself. I have also come very close to getting hurt just like this lady and others.
Be safe everybody!
Note to expediter wannabees who read this site to research the business. People really do get hurt out here as you can see by reading this thread. Safety, health insurance, financial reserves; these are not trivial matters.[/QUOTE]
You never know what can happen. Thats why my wife and I pay $1200 a month for health insurance. This takes a bite out of the profits, but with the joy of the job comes responsibility. Be responsible, cover your back side and don't eat pink slime. Words to live by. Oh and ware clean undies cuz you never know when you might fall out of the truck. It happens.
You never know what can happen. Thats why my wife and I pay $1200 a month for health insurance. This takes a bite out of the profits, but with the joy of the job comes responsibility. Be responsible, cover your back side and don't eat pink slime. Words to live by. Oh and ware clean undies cuz you never know when you might fall out of the truck. It happens.
zorry
Veteran Expediter
The driver that I teamed with first when I started doing this slipped climbing into the truck at a fuel island. He was embarrassed. Felt clumsy. He was able to get into the cab and park the unit. He had a large plastic tote between the seats and a crawl thru sleeper. He tried to slide over the tote and into the sleeper. He fell into the tote and passed out. A few hours later ha got into the seat and drove home. He then realized the seriousness of his injury. He had to call the Fire Dept to remove him from the truck. His ankle was totally messed up. He was off work 8 months and today walks with a bad limp. He's messed up for life as he seldom gets on his feet. He had very good occ- health insurance through his carrier that paid him 80% of his former gross for the 8 months. The moral is it happens fast,can be a game changer,and don't skimp on insurances. You may need them someday.