Trucker blindly follows GPS, gets wedged in farm lane

At first glance, we seriously assumed that we had mentioned this exact same story before. Turns out, one particular Maxi Haulage driver doesn't tune into Engadget, as he pulled the exact same trick in (almost) the same circumstances. Reportedly, this timber haul was cut short as the driver followed his personal GPS system down a "farm lane" suitable only for (presumably small) tractors, and needless to say, the 45-foot vehicle has been wedged ever since. Additionally, the owner of the property is quite irate, as the mishap is forcing her to drive an extra two miles until rescue arrives. Still, the motorist did cruise right by a sign noting that the upcoming road was unfit for heavy goods vehicles, so at least the sat nav can't take all of the blame this go 'round.

[Thanks, Carl H.]

[RichyS Posted Feb 22nd 2008 11:58AM]

So it is true. Everything in America really *is* bigger!

[carbonize Posted Feb 22nd 2008 12:27PM]

"So it is true. Everything in America really *is* bigger! " - Well certainly when you are talking about weight, ego, stupidity and number of bullets/bombs required to hit the target.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 22nd 2008 7:17PM]

Well, maybe you're as dumb as we are, you just have big wide straight roads, less chance of these incidents occuring.
Further proof that the human race as a whole is doomed.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 22nd 2008 11:32AM]

Maybe the trucker should of had one of these:
http://packratstudios.com/index.php/2008/02/21/hansel-and-gretal-drunk-at-the-wheel-but-high-tech-bread-crumbs-get-them-home/

[edzy Posted Feb 22nd 2008 12:08PM]

Q: If all your friends jumped off a cliff would you jump off a cliff too?

A: No but if lola told me to I would. It IS the fastest way to the bottom.

lola :"you have reached your destination."

[IndiaTech Posted Feb 22nd 2008 2:58PM]

These guys need to win the Darwin Awards!