SEMI CRASH !!!!!!! THAT HEART STOPPING PHONE CALL !!!!!!!!

[@thomasjohnson3895]

In a construction zone where lanes are ending you will always be following too close. If you follow at any distance at all a 4 wheeler will cut in front of you and hit their brakes and another 4 wheeler and another 4 wheeler until you are finally passed the merging zone. Construction zones are inherently dangerous because of this.

[@George-dy3pt]

Fact and you have to be extremely careful because you have them insurance scammers in 4 wheelers who try to make you hit them the police is in on it too!

[@pcap2700]

So true that's why you take both lanes way before the lane ends keep your head on a swivel and make sure they don't get by if your lucky and some driver sees what's going on ahead you can ride side by side till the lane is ending then let the other driver slide in use to see that back in the day not so much anymore cause these drivers today got their head UP THEIR ASSES the stupidity on the roads today just amazes me WAKE UP PEOPLE !

[@jackball4201]

Glad no one was hurt. Dash cam on this truck? Maybe a good educational video. Tough when the other driver was trying to be courteous to 4 wheelers, who for the most part aren't. And I are one

[@user-qm4te9lb5l]

I always stop lightly and let some in. Then when I get going again there is that one cunt that just cannot accept that he was too far behind and squeeze right in front of me causing me to stop again. It's almost always a Mercedes or BMW too.

[@jaydossEJD]

happened to me the other week 2 lanes in a construction zone and a semi is speeding past everyone in the right lane. semi truck is tailgating a pickup and the pickup slams on his brakes gets out and throws something at the truckers window.

[@deecee6013]

Hey Justin! Glad the driver is okay and i think you made a good choice keeping him. I know so many people that have let drivers go for making a mistake and regret it till this day. He will probably never have another accident like that again. Don't let someone else benefit from what he learned with your company. Good man Justin I know he didn't want to make that call to tell you this. That's the hardest part of the situation ( LOL)... Take care and of course PEACE OUT...

[@flintcreektransport]

✌🏽

[@Ez-ko1gz]

Justin if i had a great boss like you or a company anything close to your company id still be there 😢just wish we had a company like you close to me you rock you will bring that beautiful girl back to life i truly love your videos

[@joecanning7710]

I feel for you my man. As a small business owner, whenever the phone rings from an employee at an ODD time, I know the anxiety feeling is overwhelming. I will subscribe, like every video on your channel, share, and comment. I wish I could do more

[@flintcreektransport]

Thankyou !!!!!!

[@4RBLUE]

Glad nobody was hurt. Definitely a eye opener for the driver. Looks like a beautiful shop you have

[@flintcreektransport]

Thanks 👍

[@StephenViola-ib8dq]

Back in 1986 my family was in the trucking business and my truck was a beautiful 1983 K100 that I ordered for myself. One of our drivers had mechanical problems that I had to take care of so my dad gave him my truck to go up to Canada. This was in February 1986, He ran into a snow storm on the Northway and instead of stopping and waiting it out, he jack knifed and put my truck in the ditch. My dad did not fire him, I wanted him dead but I did not kill him! 3 months later, he did the same thing again on a beautiful sunny day in April on rt. 17 in New Jersey! Same damage as he did to mine. I never saw him again. Some times being a nice guy bites you right in the ass! Both trucks were in the shop at the same time, we had to buy another truck.

[@DannyAllen10271966]

Truck can be replaced the driver can’t! I’m glad he is alright. But it’s still heartbreaking when on of your beautiful trucks is wrecked…. Live and learn. Try and have a great week

[@flintcreektransport]

Agreed !!

[@George-dy3pt]

You guys got a hellava good operation and glad you understand that accidents happen!

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

I’m so happy that no one is hurt, and loved ur attitude on life. On another perspective, a three seconds rule applies to larger vehicles. Yes, there will always someone pulling into your lane, will so it be. Also, try to see ahead of the vehicle in front of you if you can. It is you driving that large vehicles and take into consideration of unexpected, be prepared. It is your safety and your life depends on it. It could have been worse for your diver and I am so happy that he is okay.

[@lhr1701]

Hi Justin you are truly a gentleman. If you are going to send that out for repair. I would suggest Car Craft Collision on Staten Island, NY. You would get that back better than it was before it was hit.

[@I-am-not-D1-4U]

Josh you’re a pretty cool 😎 guy. Most companies would fire the driver right off the spot but you’re a boss with a great heart may God always bless you.

[@KaimarRedcloud]

I love the attitude you have about it. So many companies are so quick to fire a driver. If you guys decide it's not worth fixing, I could use the roof cap if it will fit an '06. Mine has a leaky sunroof. The sunroof in these was a dumb option.

[@flintcreektransport]

👍🏽 we will fix it up

[@6582rg]

I agree with all you said as long as the driver accepts responsibility and constructive criticism.

[@mowerjeff8990]

You are really understanding. Glad everyone is ok. LOL having a new dispatcher can be stressful on a driver.

[@flintcreektransport]

Haha. Right 🤣

[@Peterbilt-tm1or]

I had an incident a couple years ago! I learned the lesson! Still working with the company! 🖖

[@donaldharris1134]

Continue prayers for all involved on another note some truckers can only dream about a boss like you keep on trucking guy..

[@rollingacresfarmstead206]

videos like this make me happy to go drive a desk in the office 1 month to go. 10 years in a truck and im done, I cant take the idiots anymore. When you know you know.

[@randycook7226]

say Justin sounds really fair how you understand your driver's and yes in construction zones car's/pickups seems like they always push the limit of merging to traffic and when trucks hauling loads have to stop suddenly 😳 it does get tough and scary..thanks for being so understanding with driver's i drive trucks for the county and see a lot of traffic trying to merge at the last minute...and I'm sure most all driver's try to stay ahead of the driving traffic trying to judge ahead of situations....you seem really understanding and fair to your worker's...thanks for sharing this video 📹 with us...

[@flintcreektransport]

👍🏽

[@delmermccall242]

Sorry for the loss Ts and Ps for the driver

[@nickpinnelle2770]

Sorry to hear about the accident. I seen your truck and snapped a picture of 143 I stopped at the Rutters on US30 & PA772 July 13th. It was a beautiful truck I'm sure it'll be nicer when you get get fix

[@f0rumrr]

That feeling of not knowing but knowing what could be. That should scare any human.

[@jeffbronowicz3264]

Sorry to see Justin not the first or the last no injuries most importantly flint creek will prevail once more!

[@mikeglenn9800]

Wow! Lots of trucks, things can happen. Glad no one was hurt. Everything will work out. Thanks for the video Justin.

[@waynelutteroty5332]

Everybody makes mistakes it if they r ok first than if he or she takes responsibility! God bless Justin n family!

[@philipcollins5440]

Yea, stuff happens. But your a great boss 👍 giving your driver another chance is fantastic. God Bless you and your family and business 🙏

[@flintcreektransport]

Thanks 👍

[@StephenViola-ib8dq]

He will do it again!

[@danielsmith9500]

Breaks my heart to see thr kw hurt. Such a beautiful truck. So glad everyone is ok and I’m praying the driveline is ok. Ur right 30/40 k for that cat. 5k trans repair 5k rear end repsir , hood . Paint , all the odds and ends. Can get expensive so quick. Pray driveline is fine and it’s mainly cosmetic. And I know I’ve said it before but dang y’all have such nice and beautiful equipment

[@flintcreektransport]

Thankyou !!!!

[@TheFlyWahine]

The important thing is that the peopel are ok, equipment can be repaired or replaced. But a lost life cant be replaced.

[@adamflax4225]

What skin in the game does the driver have? He’s not paying for it. What, he doesn’t lose his job. He’s talking, and it hasn’t been to the truck shop yet. He can learn his lesson at a new company. Not tailgating is as basic as you wanna ever get.

[@flintcreektransport]

Most people in life try not to make the same mistake twice !!!!

[@joblink100]

Just go to truck salvage and get another Hood and have your shop paint it, and if you need a raditor get a 5 row.

[@MrMichaelba]

Everyone makes mistakes even you . Glad your level headed . I have drove a truck for 20 years as a owner Operator .I have made many mistakes even after 20 years.

[@flintcreektransport]

Yes. Mistakes still happen !!

[@donrilett8982]

I was always told......first time is an accident, second time is a fuck up. I sure the driver will be more cautious from now on

[@garyblevins3532]

It's really nice that I can somewhat stay in tune with the truckin industry through some channels that I see on KZbin. I've been off the road and out of a big truck for a while now and there's times when I miss it. Thanks for the content. Stay safe and keep the shiney side up

[@flintcreektransport]

I appreciate that!

[@GsCConcrete123]

hi it happens . I passed my rigid test in UK back in 1995 in that time I had 2 tyre rubs that's all. it is good to see a good boss. 😁😁😁 so you no I tip, concrete, curtainsider, as well 2023 now lol.

[@arrowkart4j]

Wow that's a shame. Glad the driver is ok. I'm sure the driver is really tore up mentally tearing up his ride. Check for broken bell housing and cracked front cover. 🙏🙏

[@peanut_trucker]

Wow that's a sick feeling for you and the driver, glad everyone is OK. Kenworth is known for the hoods going through the windshield by the way its designed. Trevor is the man! Still praying for Conrad and dad keep us posted thanks for sharing.

[@flintcreektransport]

Thankyou !!!

[@MrTruker1]

Nice boss. I never knew a boss that would not fire a driver who crashed a truck. Another good thing is that the pant should match without a whole pant job.

[@StephenViola-ib8dq]

No second chance to wreck another one!!!!!

[@paulwiley9102]

The blessing is that he is alive to learn. The k whopper will survive, I hope. It's just money...right. and not letting him go is a good business idea. Good luck with the kw and good luck to the driver.

[@flintcreektransport]

Thankyou

[@joecanning7710]

Thanks!

[@flintcreektransport]

THANKYOU !!!! God bless !!!

[@rickhay9782]

Training a new driver to learn your operation is expensive....keeping him makes good business sense.

[@scottycollins1829]

Srry 2 hear about the ACCIDENT!!!!! Glad driver was ok

[@scottycollins1829]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Diddley-js6lf]

I want to say this, I worked for a Towing Company many many years ago, the Situation has been a part of my Business plan for 35 Years Now. I wrecked not Once but Two Different times. Both times while Towing a Vehicle, So when it happened it cost Over Ten Grand in damage the other one wasn’t my fault. Anyway I went with a Coworker to a Bar and Had two beers then had him drop me off at home all the while I was just knowing in my mind I was Fired and I was sick to my stomach for two reasons the main thing was I hated losing his Respect the other was obviously my Family. Well sure enough He not only didn’t Fire Me But Actually Gave Me a Raise.

[@donweden7199]

I worked for a guy that when he got those calls his first question was..."is the freight okay!!?".

[@flintcreektransport]

Oh boy 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@terryperrott8567]

Justin, I'm glad nobody was seriously injured, Driver pride hurt. This kinda reminds me, one summer night backing up to the shop past the house I tagged the owners mailbox. A good month before this I asked the trk boss if I could have a couple brite lights put on headache rack of lowboy truck so I could see when it's dark. Well after I tagged mailbox he has it done. I'm still there . May want to check the front drive axle pumpkin. Ouch....

[@nickd.4512]

Been there, wrecked my t800 daycab back in December. Just tagged an suv at a stop sign in freezing rain. Only tapped him at about 2 mph. Hit the brakes, missed the clutch and the engine powered straight thru the brakes. Only bent my bumper, but crinkled that poor suv on the back corner.

[@glackaglack1534]

You are an Good man. And your perspectives are great, that driver may stick with you for the rest of is career just for what's you did.

[@ronbraese6191]

Oh man,TELL ME YOU DON'T HIRE TIMMY GENTRY TO DRIVE FOR YOU?!😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexholmes153]

Yessir, we thank God no one was injured, maybe your wallet, but it can always be replaced lol. Hopefully like you said, hopefully the engine straight and not scrap. I know you’ll bounce back like always, just a setback but not a cop out. Like always sir Justin great content 💯💯

[@flintcreektransport]

Thankyou

[@aaronwilkins96]

Ohhh Bigg jayy just by watching you on ya channel I noticed you are a good hearted and understanding person by you having such a good heart god will forever bless you keep up the good work and attitude my friend

[@Jose-gq8wc]

Got love trucking is never boring.

[@andrepatterson1725]

That's good you didn't let that driver go. Everyone's deserved a second chance.. I have learned my lesson the same way, and my boss didn't let me go that driver gonna learn his lesson and hopefully it doesn't happen again

[@StephenViola-ib8dq]

Second chance to wreck another one!!!!!!!

[@andyp5853]

Wow Justin you have an amazing attitude. God bless you guys

[@john-j6l8l]

your company has some beautiful walking floor trailers well mainained well kept nice thing to see

[@avliathomas8175]

U can't blame him them 4 wheelers will cut u off in an heart beat they race up to the front to get ahead of the truck because they don't won't to wait I have seen it before just the other day Monday they where working on the side streets of the beltway cars race up to get in the front of the line and God blessed u and the family and the rest of your employees and there families be blessed and thank y all for all u and the your guys do thank u thank u and be safe out there and I am out AVLIA THOMAS OUT OF HOUSTON TEXAS

[@paulmars3607]

Damn man I hate to see this happen to your great fleet. I hope you can put it back on the road,

[@glindabeaven6805]

When you have several trucks and run the miles you guys run with the nightmare traffic and 4 wheelers these things are going to happen its hard to stomach but its life. Just glad everyone is ok and it wasn't as bad as the werck that happened yesterday in my local area .Car pulled out in front of a tractor trailer and a 9 year old girl her father died .The other child was seriously injured so it could always be worse

[@flintcreektransport]

Wow. That’s so sad !!!!! Yes it could have been much worse !!!!

[@jameskerrigan2997]

I spend a lot of time on I 84. I'm always thrilled by these A holes that run right on my ICC bumper in a big rig when I'm doing 65. Why are you pushing me! Pass or back off.

[@tomclarke6415]

You & your company should be proud of your stance, I’m guessing your drivers are loyal to you wish you all the best 11:21

[@OffroadCpl]

Trevor should rebuild and make it a video series or just setup a live cam

[@donweden7199]

R&R the bent and broken parts then have the whole frame, cross members, and suspension aligned on a chalked floor.

[@kydzimmy]

not good , but glad to see every ones ok & the trucks fixable ! this kinda thing can happen to any of us & im sure the driver learned a few things & will be a better truck driver !👍

[@garynewman4908]

I garruntee you that driver will be very cautious in construction zones and following to close! Glad he's ok! Keep on trucking my friend.

[@flintcreektransport]

I hope so too. Thanks !!

[@Tyler-xe1es]

Accidents happen. Company I work at just finished restoring / daycabing a older highway 379 that was in a wreck. ( they become local trucks when highways days are done on the old rigs) Probablly put 40k into doing so and next day after being completed a new driver forgot to set his brakes and got out and it rolled forward into a steel trailer and wrecked the whole front end. They gave him another 379 and said get to work & re fixed the wrecked rig. Guy quit a week later.. idiot !

[@flintcreektransport]

Ouch

[@juniorditrucker]

Thats driving. Shit happens. Nobody got hurt physically hurt, maybe the drivers pride just a bit but he'll get his mojo back.

[@rickhay9782]

Just to add, a construction zone is where he should have been extra attentive...no excuse.

[@carrollbridges9341]

As A Semi truck driver for over 33 yrs I've seen it all and I've had to deal with every scenario a million times but the fact is 4 wheelers don't respect Semi's nor do they care and always want to play the victim and I've been in Court testifying or do a depiction and not one time have I been found liable and I'm not a speeder and have 4 wheelers cut me off and flip me off because they get mad I'm not doing what they think I should do and I don't get worked up or even pay attention to them because it can turn ugly real fast and I'm not the one if anyone opens my door and will end the situation in a second and let my attorney do all the talking in Court.

[@charlesroer972]

Couple gallons glass nano repair on the windshields and as good as new .as seen on commercials , good place to field test ! Just kiddin !! Thought u would get a laugh on this . Glad no injuries only the trk . Have a good one Justin !

[@flintcreektransport]

🤣

[@charlesroer972]

Glad to see u laughed , have a good one !

[@ronnieterry4916]

Following distance is very important. Always allow for extra Following distance. It's a really common thing to see heavy semi trucks Following other semi trucks and light trucks and cars too close. Large trucks need lots of Following distance.

[@flintcreektransport]

Well said!

[@Wildstar40]

If more trucks looked like this on the highways I bet it would make those idiot brake checkers think twice !🤣

[@clodbusted1776]

That sucks. I have one truck it's my baby 359 exhd and the other night a uninsured drunk driver flew into my lot and smashed into my truck luckily there's no frame or cab damage. I agree with you on not firing your guy

[@7viewerlogic670]

I agree with your philosophy on mistakes.

[@daviddziegielewski653]

Seeing the intro i was thinking truck 144 ! Phhhew! Still a shame, glad everyone is ok.

[@classicxl]

Drivers real lucky he didn’t get charged by the police for following too close and how much damage was done to the trailer he hit

[@DeltaSoldier121]

grampa always said any crash you can walk away from.... could always have been worse, could be attending a funeral, instead of just fixing a busted up truck.

[@elmercoffmans4223]

That sucks but you took it like a champ you got nice operation there 👍🇺🇸✌️

[@nathanjones5653]

As soon as you showed the truck I knew he rear ended a truck. I had a 379 rear end me before and it shoved everything back at least a foot. I would post a pic but can’t on here.

[@jtchevy07]

Ive had to avoid 4 wheelers and other big trucks on a 1 lane construction interstate because they are coming onto it from an on ramp and i had to take out a barrel to avoid a car slamming on her brakes to let trucks on that are supposed to be yielding

[@LittleTed2]

Glad no one was hurt. Best wishes from Australia. :o)

[@Shadeza1373]

Man 🤦 was thinking it was #144 but anyway sorry man. Our companies MVP driver has been 19yrs with the company , but they say he made an accident 3dayd on the job. So good choice by keeping your staff on.

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

you should have cameras, its unreal how many drivers are on their phones when they have accidents, you can see the reflection in the glass of the windshield, being self insured the footage might save you from liable or it could make you at fault, replace the fan hub if it starts throwing belts after you get it fixed, many times it bends the stub and is barely bent but enough to toss the belt off. with pulling the engine at least you can fix the oil leaks, lol for a bit, the frame fuel filters should be a 1212 number if not your starving your engine for fuel and causing low power, the 1000 1001 and so on are for cummins engines that have a better gear pump

[@PATHFINDER4001]

Dammit I’m glad no one was hurt. What’s up Justin.

[@flintcreektransport]

For sure. !!!! Wassap bro

[@Hockeygeek35]

Thumbnail looked like truck #144 for a sec and I got scared lol. Still a nice truck to have in an accident😢

[@rayadams1312]

Hey man you must be a good boss because at my old work if you crash your company truck a it's your fault it's good bye and don't come back truly

[@flintcreektransport]

Everyone makes mistakes !!! The best is learn and keep moving on

[@explorecriminalminds]

You were worried about that insurance rate first and foremost. That can put a small company out of bizz faster then a pig in shit.

[@justinschuster1246]

Everybody has their day(s) and bad experience(s). I tomahawked a gate back when I was a company driver leaving the gravel pit, reaching for the remote to close my tarp. Yup nauseating 389 pete, beautiful show truck the gate karate chopped the sleeper, the stack and the hood.

[@flintcreektransport]

Oh man…….

[@justinschuster1246]

@@flintcreektransporteveryone gets their turn

[@williamharmon3076]

Sorry to hear this, that's a nice truck fortunately no one was hurt ,and just looking at the damage, hood and radiator, windshield and hopefully no major damage, removing the engine, trans, clutch and driveline, you should be okay, in California where I live, they'd total the truck just because of labor costs, 200 hr but you all have in house mechanics and can offset alot of the over head costs, good luck 👍.

[@alanlanghorn9528]

As that smashed truck got recap steer tyres looked like the cap was lifting off in your photo of the front wheel .it come back with bit TLC.

[@flintcreektransport]

No recaps on steer tires

[@MoMonde]

“To error is Human,to forgive is Devine “, I have seen all your videos and have seen evidence that you use all facets of that quote in your life and running the business.

[@Diddley-js6lf]

Oh wow that did some serious Damage. Fella I am sorry your Company had to have this Happen. But The God The Driver or the Other Truck Driver wasn’t Hurt.I assume anyway. But Brother I have Freightliners Dump Trucks, we are North of Flint, Michigan in Clio, Michigan. I Pray Everyday Nobody gets Hurt Ever.

[@flintcreektransport]

Interesting Thankyou !!!

[@TommyHall-kg3ve]

Hey buddy hope your driver is ok see you soon

[@Diddley-js6lf]

Hopefully the Radiator is not hurt.

[@JoshuaWilliams-ux3jr]

I'll fix it if you don't want it 😊 we have all of are house hullers set up to be towed by each other for that reason

[@flintcreektransport]

We will fix it

[@wilE6764]

Yeah I see your trucks all the time!

[@robertross804]

sorry 4 your loss

[@richardfitzwell6579]

Stuffed it like a Thanksgiving Turkey.

[@nvragn]

Doh!!! I haven't been able to watch the entire video. Anyway not to make it sound better but it doesn't look all that bad. I have an idea as you know that I've commented several times that I would come and work on your fleet for free maybe you should let me come and fix it for you. As you know that it's not possible but if I could I'd be all over it like a fly on shit. I can't get over your fleet and I've never seen anything like it. Anyway as you know that they make em everyday but I also understand how it would be a kick in the bag. Hopefully you are able to get it done and back on the road because you know that if the wheels aren't turning it ain't earning. Keep it rubber side down 👍🇨🇦

[@Diddley-js6lf]

It looks to be ok, please let us Know.

[@daviddrum8877]

glad the driver is ok but as for the truck you will NOT know how bad the damage is UNTIL you get the truck torn appart

[@adrianrichardson7002]

looks like that truck would be a perfect candidate for a full frame off resto now and if the frame is in good shape then it would be alot cheaper to just find a cab and hood from salvage and replace instead of trying to pull those corners back out of that one but idk im just thinking out loud...or get a savaged truck and take all the good stuff off of it and put into another truck but i guess either way their is no real sure way to do it... too much good bones in it to scrap it out.... looking forward to the rebuild... and still looking for the areo sleeper truck project... could this possible be the perfect project for that ???

[@flintcreektransport]

We just painted the frame and cab on this one.

[@kennymorales4040]

Where can you buy that tow system ? I’ve been looking for one but only ever find them for rent and not for sale

[@flintcreektransport]

I think just google pro tote

[@jakedobbelare5721]

Would you say it's easier for you to keep a driver on after an accident being self insured? I am assuming there is no rate increase to keep a driver with accidents on their record?

[@flintcreektransport]

Yes. Probably …..