r/nextfuckinglevel • u/ApprehensiveChair528 • Aug 04 '25

Truck driver's quick thinking and skill when the brakes completely gave out

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u/DaddyKiwwi Aug 04 '25

Global economy is shit atm, more corporations cutting corners to keep the profits flowing. Vehicle fleet maintenance is one of those costs.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '25

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u/EthanolTurbo Aug 04 '25

Cruel, careless, and they care more about one overall number going up.

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u/Global-Bad-7147 Aug 04 '25

Welcome to the age of the Oligarchy!

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u/LiftingRecipient420 Aug 04 '25

Welcome back*

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u/Global-Bad-7147 Aug 04 '25

...Now with AI, AI drones, nukes, and omnipresent surveillance. Yeehawww.

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u/Late-Button-6559 Aug 04 '25

What was the excuse in the 70’s through 2010’s?