Steel Coil Truck Gets Stuck on a Country Road! Netizens' Comments Reveal the Driver's Hardship

Saw a hilarious post on Threads recently: A big truck carrying steel coils tried to squeeze into a country lane. But with walls and utility poles on both sides, the driver had to keep going "forward → reverse → forward again," and in the end, the tail accidentally kissed a wall, sending bricks tumbling down. The scene looks awkward, but you can't help but laugh.

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Why does this happen so often?

Because we big truck drivers all have this "blind confidence":

"A small road? Should be fine!"

"An alley entrance? Just need to aim a bit and I'll get through!"

"The client said, 'Other trucks have gotten in before'?" "Alright, I'll go for it!"

The result is often → "Stuck. Can't move."

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What netizens say:

xf_o83: "Sometimes I really want to complain about those bosses, why do they have to build factories in such remote and narrow alleys."

wei4120: "The client always says it'll fit. You only find out when you get there that he meant a 3.5-ton truck."

chen.yi.min: "It's always the client saying 'other tow trucks have come in before,' and then when the tow truck arrives, they say, 'how come it's so big?'"

a0926536526: "This is what puzzles me. Some clients set up their companies in God-knows-where, and don't give a heads-up, same for the unloading spot. Then they let the semi-trailer get stuck with no angle to move. It's like their heads are full of crap. They don't even bother to ask the neighbors to clear the way. The road is already narrow, and it's full of illegally parked cars. If you need a forklift, just get one. They call for a truck and then act like it's not their problem anymore."

Thinking back on my own experience…

We used to run into this situation често: The client would pat his chest and say, "This road is plenty wide, tow trucks can get in!" But once we got in, we'd find out that his "tow truck" meant a small blue pickup truck 🤣

The most memorable time was when we went to a farm on a levee to rescue agricultural machinery. We had to cross a narrow bridge as high as a 2-3 story building, and the bridge had no railings! My dad was driving, and I stood in front to guide him. At that moment, "half of the tires on both sides were hanging in the air." It felt like the sides of the bridge could collapse at any moment. I was freaking out,

thinking to myself: "How come my dad never told me that learning to drive a tow truck also means being a circus tightrope walker!" 😨 Before we even rescued the farm machine, my own legs almost gave out from fear.

How to avoid being the next "stuck" protagonist?

Honestly, it's hard to avoid it completely, but we can do some prep work to reduce the risk:

• Pre-investigation is key:

  • Google Maps Street View: This is the most basic and most important first step. "Drive" through it in Street View mode before you set off, paying special attention to the width of the alleys, the turning angles, and whether there are any tricky utility poles or signs.
  • Direct communication: When you call the client, be more specific: "About how many meters wide is the road? Have 40-foot container trucks been in and out before?" instead of just asking "Can a tow truck get in?"

• Trust your professional intuition:

  • If you get to the site and feel like "something's a bit off," don't force it! Your intuition is usually right. It's better to spend a little more time finding an alternative solution than to get stuck inside.

• Seek external support:

  • Ask the client to clear the area: If the alley is full of neighbors' cars and scooters, you can politely ask the client to help coordinate and move them temporarily. This will give you a lot more room to operate.
  • Call for backup: If the situation is really too complicated, don't try to tough it out alone. Sometimes, an extra person or a crane can resolve the crisis.

• Maintain a positive mindset (if you still get stuck):

  • Think of it as a major technical test and a free on-site practical lesson.
  • Smile, take a picture. This will be one of the most exciting stories you'll have to tell your colleagues or friends in the future!

Conclusion

Seeing this Threads post, I was really laughing and nodding, because it's not just a funny story online; it truly reflects the daily life of us big truck drivers: either we're speeding down a wide highway, or we're in a narrow alley, battling wits with the steering wheel and mirrors.

Every driver who can get out of this kind of "stuck" challenge is a master of their craft. Next time you see a big truck cautiously moving forward or backward on the road, please give them a little more patience and space.

As for ourselves, the next time we encounter this situation, we can only laugh and console ourselves: "It's fine, this isn't an accident, it's the adventure mode exclusive to our profession as drivers!" 🤣