Watch: Pulling Out a 'Stuck Truck'

Catherine September 23, 2012 at 06:09 pm

These stuck trucks are infuriating. I'm not
joking when I ask if these cretins behind the wheel are illiterate or dyslexic. Sam, do you have information on the fines and penalties that are assessed on the imbecilic drivers and the companies who hired them? The punishment needs to be much more severe than it is.. We've been so lucky; a derailment could easily happen if a truck forcefully bashed into a bridge when train cars were traveling on the rails overhead

bama88 September 23, 2012 at 07:36 pm

youve never driven a truck you dumb mainliner, it wont derail train anymore than your blond hair falling on tracks,it was accident, it happens, the poor driver ruined the trailer and probaly lost his job so now you can support him on unemployment, catherine your as dumb as the driver

Lindsay at Flag Lady Gifts September 24, 2012 at 01:28 pm

I've always wondered if it is the responsibility of the trucking company or the driver to use routes that avoid hazards? We have instructed movers in the past to use Eagle Rd to avoid the bridges and he responded that his dispatcher (or was it GPS with a truck app of sorts?) alerted him and that they already knew about the appropriate route. Is there some sort of standard feature that Google Maps provides that factors in narrow bridges, low overpasses, etc? I think I've seen at least a half dozen of these accidents in recent weeks. Even if a derailment isn't likely/possible, these accidents are a real danger to all nearby drivers, pedestrians, and businesses.

bob September 24, 2012 at 08:18 pm

poorly signed bridges, directions written by people who have NO idea how a taller vehicle needs more headroom. and Yes, the knee jerk reaction is that the driver got fired for this. But referring to all truck drivers as illiterate or dyslexic cretins shows a lack of tolerance. I hope no one ever judges you as harshly as you judge this person for one mistake.

Bill Nut September 25, 2012 at 01:54 pm

THANK YOU. Finally a smart person on this webpage!

Anthony Wayne September 25, 2012 at 03:46 pm

While I lament the many low clearance obstructions in the Philadelphia area, painting owner operators with such a broad brush is not reasonable. My brother in law makes his living as a truck driver and is neither dyslexic or a cretin. In fact he is a great family man and small business owner who often tells stories of helping others in his day to day driving. Accidents happen to all of us and are unfortunate. Not as unfortunate, however, as the intolerance and hate we now find the norm in our daily, personal exchanges.

Catherine September 25, 2012 at 10:13 pm

88, there most certainly have been train derailments from trucks trying to squeeze through overpass openings that are too low. The force of those collisions can and have pushed rails out of allignment and even bent them, leading to disaster for the trains.
Anthony Wayne, obviously, the way you describe your B-I-L: he is a professional who knows what he is doing behind the wheel. However, someone who ignores two overpass height signs posted before a low clearance railroad bridge, as this driver did, is indeed a cretin. Three of these in Wayne in one week shows the problem is out of control.

PhilM September 29, 2012 at 06:15 pm

Catherine and all - as I noted on the original story from the pictures provided there, it appears that part of the roadway had been recently resurfaced. Did that eliminate the 1 inch plus from the sign showing [ Height = 12' 1" ] ? It does seem these types of occurrences happen more frequently around their activities. PennDoT strikes again!