Redline Truck & Driver Missing since 3/15

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Kegman, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. Kegman

    Kegman Bobtail Member

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    A friend of mine was expecting the delivery of her household goods late Thursday evening. The truck driver never arrived and the driver has been unresponsive to calls since making a delivery in the Boston, MA area on Wednesday. The moving company has been working to find the driver and truck, but has no leads. State police have been contacted and are assisting. The delivery in question was to be made in Burlington, VT. So, the driver was traveling between Boston and Burlington. Was wondering if anyone might have seen the Redline 53' foot rig. How would one find a missing truck?
     
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  3. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    If its a company truck it is possible it ma have a Qualcom satellite communications and tracking device, however most bedbugs as we call them don't. If something has happened to the truck and it hasn't been found yet then it is probably sitting abandoned in a truck stop somewhere due to the driver quitting etc.

    It could also be broke down and in the shop. If the driver is an owner operator it is up to him to get it repaired and back on the road. Its also his responsibility to get ahold of the company and advise them of the situation so they can route a truck to take the load on to its destination.

    Advise the local LEO's (law enforcement officers) to check all ruck shops from last pick up to destination, also all truck stops for possible abandoned trucks that the truck stop employees have noticed haven't moved for days.

    Good luck

    Petey
     
  4. CondoCruiser

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    The company are experienced in these situations. Sounds like all has been done already. They'll check all the rest stops enroute.

    Like Pete said, he could of broke down which normally the company would know about it. Or he could of quit and the worse scenario, heart attack while sleeping. But usually movers are younger guys in good health. They can track fuel purchases and even the guys cellphone. They'll find him in a day or two.

    I would stay in contact with the company for updates. Insurance will cover anything that could possible go wrong.

    If for some reason it gets dragged out I can find the insurance company info for you.
     
  5. Kegman

    Kegman Bobtail Member

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    She's been in contact with the moving company and they have no idea what happened and they haven't heard from the driver in the last couple of days. Its a little complicated in that the primary moving company Bestway subcontracted the load to Redline (Bestway owner is co-owner of Redline). The truck is registered in FL, picked up the load in MD, drove to Boston to drop off some items and then was suppose to head to VT. Not sure who's jurisdiction this falls under? MA? FL?

    This was the first trip for the driver with the company. During the trip up from MD to Boston he was accompanied by another individual. The other individual got into a fight with the driver and went on his way after unloading in Boston. So, it is very plausible that the driver has abandoned the truck and just quit.

    The truck didn't have a tracking device and the drivers cell phone goes unanswered.

    My friend is now driving to Boston to meet with the police and file an official report. Hopefully they will be able to investigate and make an attempt to track the individual. She's also planning on driving around to see if she can spot the truck at some stop in the area. It's really like finding a needle in a haystack.

    This is a bizarre situation.
     
  6. Kegman

    Kegman Bobtail Member

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  7. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    All modern cell phones have gps chips. If it is on and charged they can locate it within a few feet

    Petey
     
  8. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I would imagine the company called it first.

    So, it probably is off or dead.
     
  9. fangjkf

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    I'm the property owner that the carrier was supposed to deliver to.

    - John
     
  10. fangjkf

    fangjkf Bobtail Member

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    Cell phone was ringing but not being answered; later in day on Friday it started saying mailbox was full - but still rang first. Now it goes directly to voicemail - indicating to me that it's either powered off or dead.
     
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