Semi-Truck Loses Back Wheels Trying to Turn Around Safety Barriers

Semi-Truck Loses Back Wheels Trying to Turn Around Safety Barriers
A semi-truck lost its four back wheels after struggling to complete a turn around safety barriers in Doral, Florida, on May 20.
Video shared by Jorge L Alvarez documents the large truck struggling to turn as a safety bollard was caught beneath its container, blocking its back wheels. After several attempts to readjust, the driver eventually plows forward, and the truck dramatically loses its hind four wheels in the process.
Alvarez told Storyful the incident occurred when he and his coworker arrived to the office in the morning. He added that it took the whole day for the vehicle’s remains to be removed and towed away.
Credit: Jorge L Alvarez via Storyful

Credit: Jorge L Alvarez via Storyful
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[mar-]

Hats off to the contractor that put the pole there. It held its ground!

[xMontorix]

This is what quitting and finding a new career in the middle of your shift looks like.

[doc]

He definitely destroyed that trailer out of frustration. This guy has some serious anger problems and should not be behind the wheel of a semi.

[_m_K_.]

Can we show appreciation for the men who constructed those barriers? They didn't even bend against all that force.

[paparoysworkshop]

He turned that 18-wheeler into a 10-wheeler in only a few seconds. Amazing talent.

[bakedandsteaked]

What a dedicated driver! He was determined to make that delivery no matter what.

[LaserTurboMax]

When you think you're having a bad day at work just remember this guy

[markfrascinella]

What we didn’t realize is the next stop didn’t have a loading dock so he was making sure the delivery would be at ground level. 👏

[trips]

Employees of the month always show determination and perseverance.

[TamaHawkLive]

As a truck driver, I 100% understand the mindset this driver was in, total frustration moment, just done with everything. Probably drove all night long too. It's really important to know when to take the keys out and breath, unfortunately this guy couldn't identify that.

[adammarkowitz]

That's a professional driver there. He didn't let a simple thing like having no rear wheels stop his progress.

[MrDrokkul]

That guy walking out at the end will NEVER forget that smoke break.

[SteveSnowGO]

Crazy how you can turn a minor situation into a crazy situation in just a matter of seconds

[parrsnipps]

I like how once the back wheel assembly has ripped away, he drives forward like the problem has been solved, yet secretly must know (in spite of all the adrenaline) he's completely blown it.

[jacobmoreno]

On his resume: I can do things with a semi nobody has ever heard of.

[fredstone]

The fact that he just keeps going is priceless!!!

[dandan]

Well, that went from a minor ding to a $40, 000 problem rather quickly.

[juizymanyxd_vii]

This literally shows how strong a semi truck engine is

[Proer]

This was a lesson on how to turn an 18-wheeler into a 10-wheeler.

[nickrod]

The driver shifting gears afterwards is what got me..