January 09, 2025

Truckers urged to monitor equipment after tire mishap on I-380

Steve Smith

Truckers urged to monitor equipment after tire mishap on I-380

Iowa State Patrol caught a semi truck on I-380 driving with missing tires on January 8. This resulted in the remaining tires being dangerously overweight due to the loaded trailer.

What happened: Iowa troopers stopped the truck after noticing it had major tire issues.

Both tires were absent, causing the remaining set to struggle under the weight.

Advice for drivers: The Iowa State Patrol reminded truckers to keep an eye on their mirrors and pay attention to signals from other motorists if something seems off.

They emphasized the importance of being attentive on the roads to prevent incidents like this one.

Thankfully, no accidents or injuries occurred as a result of the tire issue.

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