Report an Unsafe Truck Driver
Freight Brokers
The sight of semi-commercial trucks driving on the road is a common one, especially on highways and busy roads. These vehicles are a critical part of the economy, transporting goods and products to various destinations across the country. It is not uncommon to see dozens of these trucks on the road at any given time, especially during peak hours. While these trucks are essential for transporting goods, they can also be a source of concern for other road users. Their size and weight mean that they require more space to maneuver and stop, which can make it challenging for drivers to share the road with them safely. It is essential for all drivers to be aware of the presence of these vehicles on the road and to take the necessary precautions to drive safely around them. By sharing the road responsibly and safely, we can all help ensure that these vehicles can continue to do their job efficiently and without incident and most of the time professional truck drivers are responsible and safe and closely following all the road rules and regulations.
At the same time, there are also truck drivers who engage in reckless and unsafe driving practices, such as speeding, cutting drivers off, and driving aggressively. This kind of behavior can put other road users at risk and lead to accidents and injuries. It's important to report any unsafe driving behavior that you observe on the road to the relevant authorities. This can help ensure that unsafe drivers are held accountable for their actions and that they receive the necessary training and guidance to improve their driving practices. Ultimately, taking steps to promote safe driving practices on our highways and roads can help create a safer and more enjoyable driving experience for everyone. Dangerous truck drivers lead to fatal accidents and it is our mission to warn them about their recklessness, about how injured others could get, and make the drivers act more safely. Why Should You Report Dangerous Truck Drivers? The National Safety Council states that there are 2500-5000 fatal truck crashes per year, as well as around 100,000 injury crashes per year. There are many drivers that commit dangerous acts such as speeding, commiting dangerous turns, or appearing to be under the influence. There are 38.9 million registered trucks in the US (excluding government farm and government vehicles.) Many of these drivers could commit these acts and not have any sort of punishment, reporting them could get them off of the road or have other trained professionals teach them what they are allowed to do and what they are not allowed to do to make the road a safer environment allowing people to feel more comfortable driving near large trucks decreasing the persona that trucks cause accidents. The statistics on truck crashes and injuries highlights the importance of reporting unsafe truck drivers to authorities. By reporting these incidents, we can help prevent accidents and injuries caused by reckless truck drivers. It also ensures that these drivers are held accountable for their actions and receive proper training on how to drive safely on the roads. Reporting unsafe truck drivers can help create a safer environment for all road users and help reduce the perception that trucks are dangerous vehicles. It is important to take action to promote road safety and prevent accidents caused by unsafe driving behavior.
Reporting dangerous truck drivers is important for several reasons:
- Promoting safety: Dangerous truck drivers can pose a significant risk to other drivers on the road, as well as to pedestrians and cyclists. By reporting unsafe driving, you can help promote safety and prevent accidents.
- Preventing future incidents: Reporting dangerous truck drivers can help prevent future incidents. By alerting authorities to dangerous behavior, they can take action to investigate the driver and potentially prevent future incidents.
- Holding drivers accountable: Reporting dangerous truck drivers can help hold them accountable for their actions. Drivers who engage in reckless or unsafe behavior should not be allowed to continue driving without consequences.
- Protecting yourself: Reporting dangerous truck drivers can also help protect you and other drivers on the road. If you encounter a dangerous driver, it's important to report them to ensure that they are held accountable for their actions and to prevent them from causing harm in the future. Overall, reporting dangerous truck drivers is an important step in promoting safety on the roads and ensuring that drivers are held accountable for their actions.
How do I report a bad driver?
Using the Dcontrol system makes it easy to report a bad driver.
- 1st Click the green button that says “Add Report” on the top middle of the screen
- 2nd Enter the Company Name, MC, or US Dot number, select the date the incident occured, enter the location the incident occured
- 3rd Select the incident that you are trying to report
- 4th Add a description of the incident and add a photo (if taken)
- 5th Save and submit your report
On Monday the carrier reps called "Kyle" to get updates and nothing. We were eventually told stop calling, your bothering us, don't call back...etc. Extremely concerned and shocked that we could not get an update, the team started calling anyone and everyone due to the macropoint location was turned off and we had 0 visibility. The driver would not answer the phone and dispatch had ghosted us. I sent email with "State Police - Stolen Freight" etc in the subject line. We then received a call from someone stating that he was in charge and that the truck was in Tuscaloosa, AL broke down. That's all of the information he would give. They ghosted us once for the rest of the day. I called all around and about the last call out was to Bambarger tow company and told them we were looking for a truck that was broke down. I told them truck #105 and SANA was the trucking company. The guy on the phone said that they didn't have one on their property. After calling the local police and talking to an officer, he drover around and found it at Bambargers. I called Bambargers and asked if truck #105 on the hood and SANA Freight on the door and Evergreen Freight LLC was on the side of the truck. The guy said "yes, but it was checked in as Evergreen Freight MC#1435339 and not SANA Freight". I am dumbfounded at this point. As you see in the pic, it is very clear. What the heck is happening is what I was thinking. So I started calling both companies and could not reach anyone. I called both insurance companies and nothing. I called Bambargers and talked to one of the owners. He said that they got the call Sunday night from State Police about a truck that had rolled over on its side and there is no driver to be found. The driver abandoned the truck and the State Police were still looking for him after Tuesday. Thinking he stepped out of the truck and forgot to set the brakes and it rolled down the on ramp and then into the ditch and on its side it went. So after a week, we were in contact with what we thought was a claims adjuster for SANA. What they were doing was diverting and stalling. SANA does not have insurance. Evergreen does not have Insurance. Both companies expired. The mothership - ZAMM Logistics MC#1406291 is over both SANA and Evergreen and does not have cargo insurance. ZAMM has Progressive GL and not for trucks. All Progressive asked "is there going to be a cargo on the trailer"? SANA/ZAMM/EVERGREEN said no, the trailer is empty"'. We are trying like crazy to get the State Police involved and local with no luck. What they did was use Zamm to pay the tow bill and get the truck and trailer released with our freight on the trailer. All companies involved are going to be blasted for fraud/theft/deception/and everything else we can add. Progressive paid over $40K for the tow bill and never checked to see if there was cargo on the trailer. We are still trying to get claims from someone