January 13, 2025

Unsecured excavator load raises safety concerns for truckers

Steve Smith

Unsecured excavator load raises safety concerns for truckers

On January 13, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) discovered a significant violation involving a big rig carrying an excavator.

What happened: In Rhea County, a motor carrier officer pulled over a commercial truck for an unsecured load inspection.

The excavator had no method of securement, raising major safety concerns for the oversized load.
The truck was also missing required safety flags and an oversize permit.

Why it matters: Properly securing loads on trucks is crucial to avoid dangerous scenarios on the road.

Looking ahead: It's unclear if any citations were given, but photos of the unsecured equipment haul were shared by THP.

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