hutchies Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Went into work this morning and it was the worst day I've had at work maybe in the 8 years I've been there..............The first truck we ever bought burned to the ground in the parking lot today just yards from the building. I can't tell you how upset I have been all day. This truck was mom and dad's pride and joy...........I know it's not much but they loved it. It was sitting there warming up for the driver and burst into flames. Fire department said it was electrical and nothing anyone could do but that didn't make it any easier telling the driver that I don't have a truck for him to drive when he has a wife and 2 mouths to feed at home. Edited October 7, 2009 by hutchies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildguy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Dang, that must of been rough. I thought i've had bad days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 a real sad end for a good rig. sorry, hutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 wow...sorry for the problems....Hope insurance helps you guys out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Bad things happen to good people...Sad way for the Ol'Freightshaker to meet it's end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Went into work this morning and it was the worst day I've had at work maybe in the 8 years I've been there..............The first truck we ever bought burned to the ground in the parking lot today just yards from the building. I can't tell you how upset I have been all day. This truck was mom and dad's pride and joy...........I know it's not much but they loved it. It was sitting there warming up for the driver and burst into flames. Fire department said it was electrical and nothing anyone could do but that didn't make it any easier telling the driver that I don't have a truck for him to drive when he has a wife and 2 mouths to feed at home. For the folks that dont want the banner in the way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Man, that really sucks. I sure hope insurance will take care of it. It should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 That stinks! At least noone was hurt though. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 That makes for a really crappy day Hutch. Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csimon Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 sorry to hear bout that, but at least no one was injured. hopefully the insurance will take care of it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 One more pic so you can pretty much see what it looked like before. This was right when the firefighters got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wow that sucks bud....hope things get better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 That sure is hard to take. Sorry about the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thank God for insurance! Hate to hear and see the bad luck buddy. Glad everyones ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 sad to see,hope insurance will come thrue real soon for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 That sucks big time. That was one sweet looking rig too. I hope you NEVER lose another truck again due to fire or any other other reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yikes...hope everything turns out as best it can from here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 sorry to see the loss, hope the insurance will help out, atleast no one was hurt and the driver wasnt in the sleeper when it cought fire, got any lease options till you find out whats going to happen with the insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Oh wow. That is such a shame Hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sorry to hear that Hutch. We went out Monday night to the same thing to spray one down, only it was a pole truck, and there was nothing left but a frame, but luckily the trailer with all the logs never caught. The whole cab, sleeper and all was flat to the floorboard. Amazing how fast they can go up in flames. I hope things work out for the best for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Well they came out today and said they might give us 18K.........we just put 4K worth of tires on it 2 weeks ago so go figure. I said what if I want to take the tires off. He said your gonna lose more than they are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sorry to hear about this. At least no one was hurt. One thing that is a blessing, it never caught anything else on fire. That is why my dad with his trucking company never parks his trucks side by side by side for fear of losing multiple trucks instead of one. By the looks of it, thats a Peterbilt isn't it? Sure looked like a nice truck. Sure hope you can put the driver to work. If he is willing to travel to Michigan, I am sure my dad could get him behind the wheel driving again. Best of luck buddy, sorry this had to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Man...sorry to hear about the fire. Hope you guys get compensated for the loss and some how it works out. Glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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