Potential disaster avoided in West Lincoln
Thanks to an observant driver in West Lincoln, an alarming situation has been avoided involving a dump truck.
Police were called Friday afternoon to Regional Road 20 in the Caistor Centre area, concerning a commercial truck with a wobbling tire.
Police stopped the truck, and found one brake was not working, there was an air leak in the air brake system, and, only three of ten wheel nuts and studs were holding on a set of dual rear tires.
Police say a 32-year old man from Brampton driving the truck, and the company, were charged with 10 offences:
- Allowing Push Rod Stroke Exceed Manufacturer’s Maximum
- Driving with a Push Rod Stroke Exceed Prescribed Limit
- Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle with Major Defect
- Operator, Failing to Ensure Performance Standards Met
- Failing to Ensure Daily Inspection Report Complete
- Driver, Failing to Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Report Accurately
- Driving with an Insecure Load (2 counts)
- Driving in a Careless Manner
- Having Obstructed/Dirty License Plates
The truck was towed from the scene.
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