‘Call Trucking Company Immediately’ The Signs on the Back of Dump Trucks Are Lying
I’m willing to bet that you’ve been behind a dump truck before and felt nervous about the signs. Signs on the back of dump trucks warn drivers to stay back 300 feet. Also, they’re not responsible for damages. But that’s simply not true.
The signs on the back of dump trucks aren’t true
We’ve all been behind dump trucks in traffic. If you’re like me, signs such as ‘STAY BACK 300 FEET’ and ‘NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES’ may have caused you to feel nervous.
What if debris, such as gravel, spills out and dents your vehicle or damages the paint? Then you could be out of luck. However, these warnings are misleading.
According to Newsweek, trucking companies are responsible for securing their loads. They can be held accountable if materials become loose and cause damage.
Unsecured loads can cause chopped paint and cracked windshields. Plus, hazardous materials such as oxygen tanks may explode if they fall out. Larger spills can cover lanes of traffic, increasing the risk of accidents.
If your vehicle is damaged by falling debris from dump trucks, immediately call the trucking company. Then drivers should state that the debris came directly from the truck.
They may try to argue that the debris was already on the road. Also, the more details the better. For example, mention if there wasn’t a tarp covering the top of the box.
The signs make drivers believe that there is nothing they can do if their vehicle is damaged by loose materials. It convinces them not to contact the trucking company responsible.
But staying back is also good advice. However, in some cases with heavy traffic, staying 100 to 300 feet away may seem impossible.
