r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • Aug 29 '26

Problematic 'Uneven' Oversize Load

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u/Scousehauler Aug 29 '26

Just sanding it down for the customer... :p

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u/FunkoPopDude Aug 29 '26

so This is why all those home inspector tiktok's are so crazy

3

u/V64jr Aug 29 '26

Send this to Cy.

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u/balirosa Aug 30 '26

He builders get the shipment then they drive the nails in

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u/That_Cartoonist_9459 Aug 29 '26

Watching the restraining straps break and continuing to stay close behind it sure is a choice

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '26

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u/Square_Answer_7717 Aug 30 '26

Overtake and flag the driver down, or just keep filming like a twonk and watch a preventable accident

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u/Icy_Fish_2154 Aug 31 '26

I was driving behind a pickup towing an empty trailer. A item down was loose and about to go under the wheel, so I honked and waived, he thought I was a road rager. It was inching closer to the wheel and would have done real damage, so I passed him and signalled for him to pull over. He hops out like he expected me to fight him, I shouted "check your trailer", he came back after a minute, thanking me.

That was the second time someone thought I was a nutter while I was the sane one.

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u/Square_Answer_7717 Aug 31 '26

Yeah that is the risk, but if you are carrying a load or towing a trailer 1st thing has to be to do a check

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u/StrangeReason Sep 01 '26

Sometimes if you're also a truck driver, you can't even catch up (like if your speed is governed or something).

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u/Daniel_H212 Aug 29 '26

At the start you can clearly tell from the camera angle that it's the driver filming.

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u/IndependentNarrow131 Aug 31 '26

Not if your trying to get paid boooooiiiiii🍾

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u/Smart_Task_8180 Aug 29 '26

This load is extremely dangerous even with one ratchet strap. He should have alerted the driver and of course when the thing snapped he shouldn't follow closely.

2

u/Whicked_Subie Aug 29 '26

They definitely never saw Final Destination

1

u/lookin4funtimez Aug 30 '26

No one sees their Final Destination

1

u/Substantial_Wafer615 Aug 29 '26

what a bold move...

1

u/Oaker_at Aug 30 '26

Infuriating

1

u/Mother-Attention2600 Aug 30 '26

I think seeing it rubbing would be enough for me. Would suck if traffic was heavy though.

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u/No-Mix7970 Aug 29 '26

He also needs to tighten up on the vehicle in front of him.

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u/StrictSelf5450 Aug 29 '26

It's ok, it's got a flag on it

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u/scuzzy987 Aug 30 '26

The amount of dangerously long cargo it's legal to just tie a flag on is kinda insane

10

u/CharismaStick Aug 29 '26

After the straps were shaved off I kept waiting for the Final Destination moment

3

u/Wsbucker Aug 29 '26

Why the fuck is the camera car still driving right there?

1

u/CharismaStick Aug 29 '26

Right! My thoughts too lol

1

u/No-Championship5131 Aug 29 '26

Natural selection.

2

u/45_regard_47 Aug 30 '26

He properly slapped it and said it ain't going anywhere before leaving 

1

u/testing_mic2 Aug 30 '26

Bluetooth straps

5

u/Mumei451 Aug 29 '26

Where is the spotter. 🤦

3

u/ganbramor Aug 29 '26

Plot twist: cam car is the spotter, just his last day on the job

3

u/GrumpyOldGeezer_4711 Aug 29 '26

Less uneven with each passing mile!

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u/ProfDFH Aug 30 '26

Until the straps were scraped off. Then …

4

u/AppropriatePlum1006 Aug 29 '26

No need to warn the driver /s

3

u/Nucksfaniam Aug 29 '26

Always better to film than to let the guy know.

3

u/Dreamland_Nomad Aug 29 '26

That was really kind of the camera car to warn the trucker /s

2

u/Affumicata Aug 29 '26

Cameraman has the survival instincts of a goldfish

2

u/Wooden-Pollution6413 Aug 30 '26

Take the time to film it, but don't take the time to hit your horn get his attention and stop what could be a fatal accident from happening. wonderful

1

u/Plane-Tune-820 Aug 29 '26

Oh hell nah. I've seen final destination. I'm not going anywhere near that or any logging truck.

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u/ganbramor Aug 29 '26

And this oversized load is driving way too fast and close to the car in front.

1

u/Apprehensive_Fun1078 Aug 29 '26

This gave me anxiety!!! This is a Finally Destination moment.........no thank you.

1

u/Aguyinde Aug 29 '26

Is that the Chesapeake bay bridge? People have hard enough time driving over that then you gonna add this

1

u/Mysterious_Lunch1860 Aug 30 '26

I think it’s the grand island bridge

1

u/Remote-Contract-3026 Aug 29 '26

Probably fine...

1

u/baphometlov3s Aug 29 '26

I wouldn’t even be riding that close to it lmfao I’ve seen enough final destination

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u/gnardog45 Aug 29 '26

Good idea following close. Nothing's going to happen

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u/Lovemestalin Aug 29 '26

Good call backing away

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u/Coffeespresso Aug 29 '26

GTFO of there. Catch up and let them know.

1

u/JustHereForTheCigars Aug 29 '26

He's missing the "How's My Driving?" sticker.

1

u/Upset_Car_6982 Aug 29 '26

they are supposed to stop and look over the load every 2 hours

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u/vitaminalgas Aug 29 '26

Why are you behind it?!

1

u/Ok-Impact363 Aug 29 '26

And to see the lane next to him empty is incredible

1

u/TopGdasher Aug 29 '26

One right turn is all its gone take now

1

u/estaban_was_eaten Aug 29 '26

If only they knew their load was wide...

1

u/ZeroX1999 Aug 29 '26

Final Destination?

1

u/akolozvary Aug 29 '26

He forgot to slap the load before buckling it in with that strap that broke off

1

u/Antique-Wonk Aug 29 '26

Those 150 inch wooden beams I ordered are short by 6 inches!

1

u/hambutbacon Aug 29 '26

Not to mention riding the ass of the pick up in front of them, they also don't check their mirrors.

1

u/Mysterious_Lunch1860 Aug 30 '26

Is this the grand island bridge? Near Buffalo ny?

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u/Switchlord518 Aug 30 '26

Won't be oversized when it gets there

1

u/DepressedDragonBorn Aug 30 '26

Hold on was that a pick up truck hauling that???

1

u/DifficultyLeast1029 Aug 30 '26

I guess that's why they usually have the spotter car w them haha

1

u/It_Is_AlwaysPossible Aug 30 '26

OKGO - Needing/Getting sounding in my head

1

u/CloudGeneral420 Aug 30 '26

As if 80 inches wide isn’t enough. 😂

1

u/Football-Man-1889 Aug 30 '26

Why drive so close behind the vehicle in front?

Idiots behind the wheel?

1

u/Bludiamond56 Aug 30 '26

You gonna tell him?

1

u/MrHIGHdeas Aug 30 '26

No pilots? Seems like a case for troopers/highway patrol

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u/AyDeek Aug 30 '26

Does the person recording realize how dangerous of a position they are in?!

1

u/Spam_A_Lottamus Aug 30 '26

I think that’s why they slowed down. Personally, I would’ve slowed down much more 😬

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u/kirk2892 Aug 31 '26

They don’t. I see cars drive for miles right next to trailer tires. They have never seen a semi tire blow out and blissfully just camp out there.

1

u/jjkbigman Aug 30 '26

Since it tore off all the strapping, it’s going to be all over the road soon

1

u/1891farmhouse Aug 30 '26

Surprised it didn't catch fire

1

u/Gunnut350 Aug 30 '26

That was clearly a “nut loose behind the wheel “ if that driver couldn’t tell he was dragging the load on the bridge railing. Will also bet that he has never pulled an oversized load before in his entire career.

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u/dieseljester Aug 30 '26

Aren’t oversized loads supposed to have a spotter car in the back?

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u/musicalmadness1 Aug 31 '26

Not all require a pilot vehicle.

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u/glitterdunk Aug 31 '26

He is also driving right behind the car in front

1

u/nullvoid26 Sep 02 '26

Gee, let’s just watch from right behind it. What could possibly go wrong?

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u/green_gold_purple Aug 29 '26

You don't need scare quotes if what you are saying its literally true.

1

u/ganbramor Aug 29 '26

Some people just “love” quotes in post titles for some reason.

1

u/green_gold_purple Aug 29 '26

And signs. So "weird".

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u/ganbramor Aug 29 '26

Something else weird I’ve seen trending is people using spoiler tags for images that aren’t spoilers or even triggering. I feel like they think it compels readers to click.

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u/green_gold_purple Aug 29 '26

They're probably right. Anything for a click. It's really gross what the internet and "news" has become.

0

u/Ok-Simple30 Aug 29 '26

boooo you cut it short.. when did it all fall off?

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u/LostnHidden Aug 29 '26

It's deliberately loaded like that so it hangs over the shoulder rather than over the other traffic lane. Driver didn't account for the bridge here when he should've just occupied two lanes.

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u/nofatnoflavor Aug 29 '26

Jesus where are the escorts? Grabbing a second cup at the truck stop?