Two incidents in less than two weeks involving dump trucks driving with raised beds have caused significant damage and raised new questions about safety measures designed to prevent such crashes.
FOX10 News: Dump truck driver attempts to drive underneath I-10 overpass with bed raised
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A dump truck driver was unaware his dump bed was in the up position this morning when the truck collided with the Interstate 10 overpass at State Road 285, according to ...
Dump truck driver attempts to drive underneath I-10 overpass with bed raised
Carscoops: When Your Dump Truck’s Bed Is Up But Your Brain Isn’t
I’m not a truck driver,but I’d like to think that if I were behind the wheel of a dump truck, I’d notice if the bed was raised before heading out onto the road. However, in Florida late last week, a ...
WJHG: Dump truck collides with overpass as bed position was left upright
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A dump truck’s bed was lodged under a bridge as the driver unknowingly had the bed in an upright position. The driver was traveling northbound on State Road 285 and ...
The Drive: Driver Wedges Dump Truck Under Highway Overpass After Forgetting to Lower Its Bed
A Florida man behind the wheel of a dump truck was unaware that the truck bed was raised. But don’t worry, friends. An overpass reminded him. Traveling northbound on Florida State Road 285, a ...
Driver Wedges Dump Truck Under Highway Overpass After Forgetting to Lower Its Bed
Jalopnik: Watch A Dump Truck Slam Into An Overpass With Raised Bed