RowdyRebel Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 ...layin' down nappin' in the middle of the danged road Perryville man cited by police for tractor-trailer crash in Southern IllinoisTuesday, December 15, 2009 ~ Updated 5:10 PMSoutheast MissourianBrent Britton oversees the righting of the Gilster-Mary Lee tractor trailer engine that rolled early Tuesday morning, December 15, 2009, in McClure, Ill., on Route 3.(Kit Doyle)MCCLURE, Ill. -- A Perryville, Mo., man was cited by the Illinois State Police for improper lane usage for a one-vehicle crash in which a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.Cody A. Kiefer, 44, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt truck pulling a trailer when the truck ran off the roadway and overturned on Illinois Route 3, about a quarter-mile south of Duncanville Street in McClure, according to Illinois State Police. The crash happened at 6:01 a.m.Kiefer wasn't injured, but was cited by police for improper lane usage. Happened about 10 minutes after I rolled through town the first of many times this morning...got to re-route around it 4 times before they had it cleaned up....adding 13 miles each way every time Danged petercar drivers and their lazy trucks Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Looks like those heavy CHEP pallets busted right out of the trailer roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Looks like those heavy CHEP pallets busted right out of the trailer roof.Even the trailer tandems were separated from the rest of the trailer....not sure what they used in the manufacturing process, but DUCT TAPE probably would have held better Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I see nothing out of the ordinary with that photo.Please clue me in.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 I see nothing out of the ordinary with that photo.Please clue me in.RobHell, I wasn't complainin' about anything out of the ordinary....just gripin' about STILL having my last load of the day on the truck (hoping it don't freeze tonight) because I didn't have time to get to the receiver before they closed the gates due to this danged petercar takin' a nap in the middle of the road and having to re-route around it for half the day... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hell, I wasn't complainin' about anything out of the ordinary....just gripin' about STILL having my last load of the day on the truck (hoping it don't freeze tonight) because I didn't have time to get to the receiver before they closed the gates due to this danged petercar takin' a nap in the middle of the road and having to re-route around it for half the day... Sooo.... Another Pete that is unsatisfied with only letting it's driver down to return on foot. It's gotta go "full tilt" on a state highway as to expose and reveal it's inferiority construction complex. Poor driver. Never knew what he was getting into. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 So...how do you suppose he was improperly using the lane...? Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 So...how do you suppose he was improperly using the lane...? He was napping in it....He SHOULDDA been driving in it.Duh. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 He was napping in it....He SHOULDDA been driving in it.Duh.I just chuckle in amusement when they say "police issued a citation for improper lane use...bla bla" when the vehicle in question is pictured rolled over in the lane. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B61TENDT711 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Should of bought a Mack at least when they flip over they kind enough to continue rolling off the bridge keeping traffic flowing . . .I suspect you all know the movie that's in reference to ?Clue:Black truck tanker trailer . . .Mike Quote 1953 Studebaker M275. Reo 331 I-6, Spicer 5spd-DD, 6.72 Gears, 11.00R20H tires.1959 Mack B61T. Mack END+T 711 I-6, 2 stick 15spd-OD, 6.38 Gears, 12.00-24J tires.1962 GMC K4500. GMC 379M-V6, SM420-4spd-DD, 5.13 Gears, 8-19.5G tires.1969 AMC AMX. AMC 390 Crossram, borgwarner T-10 4spd, 4.44 Gears, G60-14s Front N50-15s Rear.1975 Mack DM600. 300 Mack 6spd 4.17 gears 445/65R22.5 front n 12.00R20 rear.1976 Arctic Cat Jag2000. 275cc twin, belt drive, steal grips.1977 Ford F350. 351M V-8, 4spd-DD, 4.56 Gears, 245/70R19.5G tires.1988 AMC Jeep MJ. 2.5L I-4, 4spd-DD, 4.10 Gears 215/70R15 front 225/70R15 rear.1992 Trans AM GTA. 406SBC TBI, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 245/50R16 front 295/50R16 Rear.1995 GMC K2500 6.5-T, 4L80E, 4.10 gears 7.50-16D tires. 4.56 Gears coming soon.2007 Honda Rubicon 500cc Single, 5spd fluid drive trans, 27x10-12 Front 27x12-12 Rear.Still in search of M52 5 ton tractor, M123A1C 10 ton tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Improper lane use? Huh......Should be Failure to control? Something along those lines? Littering too? Destruction of private property.......the list could go on......... Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B61TENDT711 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Notice the fine Relic that's uprighting that fantastic late model POS ? . . .New truck = bad old truck = good Notice the truck ? Mike Quote 1953 Studebaker M275. Reo 331 I-6, Spicer 5spd-DD, 6.72 Gears, 11.00R20H tires.1959 Mack B61T. Mack END+T 711 I-6, 2 stick 15spd-OD, 6.38 Gears, 12.00-24J tires.1962 GMC K4500. GMC 379M-V6, SM420-4spd-DD, 5.13 Gears, 8-19.5G tires.1969 AMC AMX. AMC 390 Crossram, borgwarner T-10 4spd, 4.44 Gears, G60-14s Front N50-15s Rear.1975 Mack DM600. 300 Mack 6spd 4.17 gears 445/65R22.5 front n 12.00R20 rear.1976 Arctic Cat Jag2000. 275cc twin, belt drive, steal grips.1977 Ford F350. 351M V-8, 4spd-DD, 4.56 Gears, 245/70R19.5G tires.1988 AMC Jeep MJ. 2.5L I-4, 4spd-DD, 4.10 Gears 215/70R15 front 225/70R15 rear.1992 Trans AM GTA. 406SBC TBI, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 245/50R16 front 295/50R16 Rear.1995 GMC K2500 6.5-T, 4L80E, 4.10 gears 7.50-16D tires. 4.56 Gears coming soon.2007 Honda Rubicon 500cc Single, 5spd fluid drive trans, 27x10-12 Front 27x12-12 Rear.Still in search of M52 5 ton tractor, M123A1C 10 ton tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Notice the fine Relic that's uprighting that fantastic late model POS ? . . .New truck = bad old truck = good Notice the truck ? MikeI only see a Pete assuming it's rightful place and an International 9200, or 9300 series wrecker righting it myself. I suppose my overhanging gut could be pulling on my lower eyelids obscuring my vision though. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Should of bought a Mack at least when they flip over they kind enough to continue rolling off the bridge keeping traffic flowing . . .I suspect you all know the movie that's in reference to ?Clue:Black truck tanker trailer . . .MikeWhen a Mack turns over its because it had to lick its balls. Nothing wrong there Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B61TENDT711 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 The reason your not seeing the Mack truck is simple they don't tip over . . .I thought it was funny . . .Mike Quote 1953 Studebaker M275. Reo 331 I-6, Spicer 5spd-DD, 6.72 Gears, 11.00R20H tires.1959 Mack B61T. Mack END+T 711 I-6, 2 stick 15spd-OD, 6.38 Gears, 12.00-24J tires.1962 GMC K4500. GMC 379M-V6, SM420-4spd-DD, 5.13 Gears, 8-19.5G tires.1969 AMC AMX. AMC 390 Crossram, borgwarner T-10 4spd, 4.44 Gears, G60-14s Front N50-15s Rear.1975 Mack DM600. 300 Mack 6spd 4.17 gears 445/65R22.5 front n 12.00R20 rear.1976 Arctic Cat Jag2000. 275cc twin, belt drive, steal grips.1977 Ford F350. 351M V-8, 4spd-DD, 4.56 Gears, 245/70R19.5G tires.1988 AMC Jeep MJ. 2.5L I-4, 4spd-DD, 4.10 Gears 215/70R15 front 225/70R15 rear.1992 Trans AM GTA. 406SBC TBI, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 245/50R16 front 295/50R16 Rear.1995 GMC K2500 6.5-T, 4L80E, 4.10 gears 7.50-16D tires. 4.56 Gears coming soon.2007 Honda Rubicon 500cc Single, 5spd fluid drive trans, 27x10-12 Front 27x12-12 Rear.Still in search of M52 5 ton tractor, M123A1C 10 ton tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 So...how do you suppose he was improperly using the lane...? He was driving a Peterbilt in it.. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 He was driving a Peterbilt in it..It wasn't the Peterbilt's fault, the driver just didn't know... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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