PSA: Don't drive dump truck with truck bed raised

[mrlynn]

mikebw wrote:
[quote=mrlynn]
[quote=JPK]
I am amazed how frequently this happens.

I am thinking a simple sensor and i big red light on the dash could prevent most of these?

JPK

Better make it a flashing red light with a beeper. Or maybe even a transmission lockout that will prevent the truck from getting out of first gear.

/Mr Lynn
I am not a truck driver, but I think there are times when the truck needs to pull forward with the bed raised in order to fully dump the load.
Absolutely. That's why I suggested first gear. You can still drive, but it wouldn't be much good on the highway.

/Mr Lynn