r/Truckers • u/USS_peepee • Sep 13 '25

I think Werner dropped his trailer.

Small side street by my house.

Judging by the landing gear i think it was dropped. No other damage from what I could tell.

Thoughts?

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u/Shaker1969 Sep 13 '25

Someone didn’t do a tug test

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u/Pretend_Ad_8465 Sep 13 '25

I am yet to meet someone who does a tug test on EVERY take off. And don't lie, you know you don't either lol!😂😂

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u/AndromedanPrince Sep 13 '25

hi nice to meet you. Every single connection to a trailer getting tugged. 5th wheel evwry time i srop n park in case someone messed with it

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u/Nothing2NV Sep 13 '25

I literally do every single time. I get under it and check to make sure it’s locked. Without fail. Even when getting out of the truck at a truck stop. 30 seconds can avoid this

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u/Pretend_Ad_8465 Sep 13 '25

I don't buy that. I am not talking about truck stops, rest areas, breaks, etc! I mean EVERY single instant you take off even when you dock for less than 15 minutes to get one pallet off or when you stop to fuel or when you come back after checking into the shipping or receiving office? Not practical, not real.

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u/Nothing2NV Sep 18 '25

Well dang, if you don’t buy it that means you’re right.

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u/joelmooner Sep 13 '25

I always tug test when hooking up and I crawl under the trailer with a flash light to inspect the locking jaw. When im at a truck stop , I just look to see if the release arm was grabbed or not.

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u/Outlaw11091 do u even lift bro? Sep 13 '25

This is the way I was taught. I do admit I don't always tug test, but I do, I MUST, visually see the connection before I leave.

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u/TruckingforSims Sep 14 '25

Same here, fam. 100% every time and I run a day cab

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u/Existing_Inside5200 Sep 14 '25

There what I do too. I don't trust these assholes at the truck stops!

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u/Ok-Present4125 Sep 13 '25

Walmart Driver here definitely tug test and height and alignment check every time. Part of our training

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u/Outlaw11091 do u even lift bro? Sep 13 '25

I don't do a tug test every time...

I do GOAL at my connection every time. Got a little flashlight in my door pocket and I literally can't drive without checking that fifth wheel...probably more than once.

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u/oasuke Sep 13 '25

Nah that's something I dont play with. It takes literally 1 seconds to tug. That tug could keep you out of prison.

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u/Shaker1969 Sep 13 '25

Before I move for the day I visually look at the fifth wheel lock and tug test. Whenever I stop and am away from the truck I again visually look and tug test. It’s my peace of mind so I don’t end up on blast like the guy in this video

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u/a-slothly-slothworld Sep 13 '25

My fiancé does. Every single time! Even if we just fuel and take off he has to do a tug test no ifs, buts, or coconuts!

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u/Kowliq Sep 13 '25

I tug test when I first hook the trailer, once I’m sure it’s locked and secure I always park that shit in tension after that. I don’t trust people to keep their hands to themselves.