The California Highway Patrol is reminding truck drivers to verify GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in Placer County earlier this month.
The incident occurred on January 4 on Yankee Jim’s Road, a one-lane gravel route between Foresthill Road and Interstate 80. The rig became trapped and required several hours to be removed.
CHP used the situation to caution commercial drivers against relying solely on phone maps or GPS directions.
“If you are a driver of a commercial vehicle (or any vehicle for that matter), please confirm the route your GPS or phone map provides you, especially if you are in a larger vehicle or are towing a trailer.”
Troopers noted the road is unsuitable for large vehicles.
“This (route) is almost impassable in a pick-up truck, let alone a big rig,” CHP said.
Source: Truckers News
