When Hubby didn't text or call when he should have arrived to their destination. I checked the map. There had been an accident that had a road close for a couple hours that I thought probably slowed them down..... yeah it slowed them down all right. Since it was Hubby's truck. I wish I had screen shot the map. The bed of the truck has pulled from the cab some.
He used his finger to point to the blown tire LOL. Since he had just had the brakes done the tires were checked also. Especially when the repair place knew he was going to hauling 10 tons. They had even checked the hydraulics for the lift tail. The end aka tail of the trailer goes up and down so you can drive fork lifts etc. up on the trailer. Everything was good. ST told the cop that Hubby had checked the tire pressure every time they stopped. He thought it was a little weird for Hubby to do that. Cop told him it was a good practice and asked if he was taking a long drive with his buggy would he check the horse's hoofs when he got there... he said yes. Same thing. I thought it was kind of funny that ST actually said something to the cop about it then realized he was trying to figure out why it blew when Hubby had been checking them.
ST told his wife that the cop that was driving behind them told him that Hubby was great at handling it as the majority of the time that much weight (10 ton) usually flips the truck part also. That he didn't slam on the brakes which would have slid the trailer on up into the truck bed possibly into the cab since it is a gooseneck and hooks in the bed of the truck not the bumper on a hitch and possible harmed them. That Hubby would definitely be sore. ST's wife made sure I got that message even though it was close to 10 by time it was delivered as the Englisher that brought the message went to E and E come with him to tell me since I don't know him. E let him know Hubby had talked to me but they still came to tell me. I think it was midnight before I went to sleep.
That's scary. I am glad they are okay.
ReplyDeleteThough money is a concern, glad everyone is ok.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your husband handled everything well and had followed all safety procedures beforehand. Sometimes large expensive incidents just happen, that's why we live frugally. Can the load still be delivered?
ReplyDeleteI will keep all of you in my prayers. That looks terrifying to me. Take care of yourself. Barb
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I'm sorry. Glad that your hubby and ST are ok. Hope they will be able to get back home soon. Do you think the truck and trailer can be fixed? It looks pretty bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the situation and of course sending good thoughts that he's ok, and both remain so.
ReplyDeleteDear Juls..What a month May has been for you all! I'm so glad that all was well with your hubby.
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