F-reds:
You just need to drive SLOWER
I’ve often wondered about that! If we take for granted that it’s a gust from the side that takes you over, does anyone have any facts as to whether slower or faster makes an iota of difference to your chances of being blown over?
I do of course accept that the higher the speed the greater the potential consequences, but just wondered really.
the maoster:
F-reds:
You just need to drive SLOWERI’ve often wondered about that! If we take for granted that it’s a gust from the side that takes you over, does anyone have any facts as to whether slower or faster makes an iota of difference to your chances of being blown over?
I do of course accept that the higher the speed the greater the potential consequences, but just wondered really.
I suppose the difference being if you go over at 50, you hit the deck at 50, 30 sounds a better bet.
I keep going until i decide its too dangerous but i will slow down as much as i think i need to. So far i have brought every trailer back safely although i did a telling off for doing that once. The wind caught me and blew me against the trailer causing a very minor head injury. I should have been rescued according to a manager who was not first aid trained or there with me at the time. I say my own judgement is more valid than his 
Juddian:
I suppose the difference being if you go over at 50, you hit the deck at 50, 30 sounds a better bet.
Valid point! The reason I ask is because I was having a conversation years ago with a fella who proudly proclaimed that when windy he dropped it down to a max of 50mph as opposed to sitting on the limiter. I remember at the time thinking “wtf? Clown”.
the maoster:
Juddian:
I suppose the difference being if you go over at 50, you hit the deck at 50, 30 sounds a better bet.Valid point! The reason I ask is because I was having a conversation years ago with a fella who proudly proclaimed that when windy he dropped it down to a max of 50mph as opposed to sitting on the limiter. I remember at the time thinking “wtf? Clown”.
When it’s properly windy I’ll tend to knock her down to 50 too. Maybe it’s psychomological, maybe it’s not, but she certainly feels more stable.
Conor:
D5UPE:
Does anyone know which company’s have a high wind policy for high sided trailers.
What is the max wind speed for stoppages?
Do they put this policy into practice or say get yourself out there?
I’m out today fully loaded but coming back empty at 15’9".You’re the driver, you’re in charge.
Unfortunatley Conor, his employer should hold the reins and is infact “in charge”. Any employer worth their salt should (and is legally compelled to) have an assesment in place for what they will do when weather conditions forbid travelling unless its essential.
Conor:
Do what you feel is right for you, not your employer.
Of course this is correct insofar as if your employer deems you safe to travel, and you (as driver) think its not then you should not go. If your employer says don’t go, then you don’t go. You can’t argue and say “yes i can go i’m fine,Conor said i’m in charge”, see ?
mike68:
The biggest problem is the light weights the lazy and the useless who grasp at any excuse to avoid doing what they are paid to do, the slightest breeze sets them whingeing.
No, the biggest problems are morons like you who are happy to needlessly take risks that would be outlawed in any other industry and all for less money than a Tesco shelf stacker.
Mike-C:
Conor:
Do what you feel is right for you, not your employer.Of course this is correct insofar as if your employer deems you safe to travel, and you (as driver) think its not then you should not go. If your employer says don’t go, then you don’t go. You can’t argue and say “yes i can go i’m fine,Conor said i’m in charge”, see ?
Jesus christ is it simpleton night?
Conor:
Mike-C:
Conor:
Do what you feel is right for you, not your employer.Of course this is correct insofar as if your employer deems you safe to travel, and you (as driver) think its not then you should not go. If your employer says don’t go, then you don’t go. You can’t argue and say “yes i can go i’m fine,Conor said i’m in charge”, see ?
Jesus christ is it simpleton night?
I was thinking that when i quoted your post. Unfortuateley as a moderator i have to hold a certain standard, as such i can’t just come out and call you a simpleton (although i think you are).
The OP’s question is …(roughly) whats your company high wind policy ?
Your answer is…(roughly) do what you like…?
And i’m a simpleton ?
Ok, without telling me about your 20 years in the army, and without telling me about your 10 years as an independant computer IT contractor, and without telling me about you driving HGV’s for nearly 20 years and the fact you’s just about 40 years old. Why am i a simpleton for stating the above ? What did i get wrong ? I’m open to critiscism…
Conor:
mike68:
The biggest problem is the light weights the lazy and the useless who grasp at any excuse to avoid doing what they are paid to do, the slightest breeze sets them whingeing.No, the biggest problems are morons like you who are happy to needlessly take risks that would be outlawed in any other industry and all for less money than a Tesco shelf stacker.
Can you expand more when you say…
.outlawed in any other industry.
…?
What laws and industrys are you reffering too ?
For those that want an over arching policy on this just have a think about how it would be worded, hard for a mixed uk fleet never mind international.
A policy would place the onus on the driver, were it is and should remain! not that hard is it, slow down if still bad stop, if you need some one else to make this decision for you, you are in the wrong job!
I’ve often wondered about that! If we take for granted that it’s a gust from the side that takes you over, does anyone have any facts as to whether slower or faster makes an iota of difference to your chances of being blown over?
I do of course accept that the higher the speed the greater the potential consequences, but just wondered really.
There’s a tree where the dolls go to die.
the maoster 3663 Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:14 pm Sleaford
It’s simple. When have you ever seen a truck blown over when it’s standing still? You haven’t.
Granted there are other things that can cause her to have a lay down too, but it without speed, none of them can make it go over either.
Firstly the trailers in question have attained a type approval certificate which means they have been tested as safe to use, as always if you think it unsafe the obvious thing is don’t go out.
We see lots of posts on this site regarding H&S the problem being those who moan about the rules are often the fiirst ones to hide behind them when it suits.
I cannot believe the number of drivers of all age groups who cannot use there own initiative and who have to have their hand held and every detail of the job spoon fed to them and then go on to moan about low pay, a shelf stacker at Tesco may earn more because he/she puts in a bit more mental and physical effort than the modern day driver.
F-reds:
It’s simple. When have you ever seen a truck blown over when it’s standing still? You haven’t.
Granted there are other things that can cause her to have a lay down too, but it without speed, none of them can make it go over either.
I’ve seen a few trees blown over too, and they’re not particularly known for teararseing around carving the job up!
Its easy, they say " keep going " when you get blown over they then say " why didnt you pull over sooner ? "
pete-b:
nick2008:
when was the last time you saw a dd on its side due to high windsFebruary this year, at least half a dozen just before Tebay.
correct 
