Load shift causes sheets of metal to pierce semi truck cab, Washington State Patrol says
The Volvo actually looks salvageable,just replace the side trim pieces,maybe patch up the rear of the cab if it penetrated!
We’ve seen much worse!
Load Shift Damages White Volvo
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by mjd4277, Jan 13, 2026.
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If only there was some way to prevent that. X marks the spot.
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Another Eastern European lease company out of Chicago area with an outstanding trucking record in less then a year old.
It might be time to change DOT numbers again.
Note: You can still see on the deck plate the one chain and binders driver used to hold this mess.
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You really should be forced to have a photo real ID and SSN as a legal u.s citzen or green card holder to get authority. And authority should be non transferable without direct FMSCA review and approval.
Bet you that alone would drop accident rates by a massive amount.The_vett, drvrtech77, mjd4277 and 4 others Thank this. -
"Troopers did not provide details on what led to the load shift."
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Pretty sure I passed one of those trucks today on 94 before Bismarck, guy wandered 1/2 into my lane when I was passing.
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...his flip flop slipped for a momentThe_vett, OldeSkool, Cdemars316 and 5 others Thank this.
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Just another driver with no proper training on how to secure... Straps on plate steel and a tiny 5/16 chain upfront. And decided to slam on the brakes. Big brain move right there.
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