Trains vs. Trucks

TH_B · November 28, 2005, 9:37pm

It is true that most accidents are caused by cars, but that is because most vehicles are cars, but it is the size and weight of trucks that make it seriuos.

GP-9_Man11786 · November 28, 2005, 9:40pm

QUOTE: Originally posted by route_rock

Well hate to tell you this but most car truck crashes are the fault of the car. Dont try to say it isnt I have the stats adn I lived it for 14 years. When you guys cut in wayyyyyyyy to close and I have to jack on teh brakes I cant stop like you can. Plus when I hauled coils I never hit the brakes hard I just got right up on em and blew the horn. Not going to kill myself over someones stupidity.
Now I ama conductor for BNSF and we haul a lot of truck freight cross country. Works out for all so now I would say trucking and railroading have come togther for a mutual relationship. Face it old drivers are leaveing and not coming back and new ones cant handle that lifestyle. SO who knows mybe trucking will go regional and toss traffic to the railroads for long haul,

I agree that there is no shortage morons out there. At least here in NY we can take the parkways and avoid trucks all together.