Large Truck I-40 E kicking up rocks

[Rivalyn]

Kind of a last ditch effort here but just in case anyone heard any mention of it, I'd appreciate further information.

Basically heading home with the kids at 5:30pm today (June 1), I was going east on I-40 after the Turnpike junction just before MacArthur when we encountered a huge black rig carrying heavy equipment along with a white truck escort bearing a wide load sign. The white truck had a license plate number of 164 EHR, and the black truck rig stated Licensed by Bassett on a blue background on the rig's driver door.

It would seem that they didn't wash off the heavy equipment being transported and the rig was throwing up a high volume of small chunks of rock. Needless to say I had about 7 hit hard enough as I was passing in the far left lane (the rig being in the far right) that I've got several cracks in the glass now. I attempted to record more information but gave up due to the constant barrage. That and the white truck started swerving back and forth across two lanes assumably when it realized I had slowed down to gather its license plate. Unfortunately and understandably there wasn't much the Highway Patrol could do and they informed me I can come by to file a report.

That being said if anyone else was similarly affected or knows someone who was that might have gotten more information, I would be most appreciative as the repairs will no doubt be less than my deductible but still an unwelcome expense. I'd love to address it with the trucking company.

[Larry OKC]

I would say you have an excellent start and good info to make your case (time/place/vehicle description/company/license number). Good luck for sure. After making the report, would get estimates and let your insurance know as well. If damage is above your deductible, your insurance company may go after the company as well.

Had a tree fall on my truck in my apt complex and while they denied any responsibility for it, they did end up covering my deductible (as a rent credit). I wasn't out anything and the insurance covered the rest: windshield replacement, body damage and new paint job (everything except for the doors).

[kevinpate]

Kind of a last ditch effort here but just in case anyone heard any mention of it, I'd appreciate further information.

Basically heading home with the kids at 5:30pm today (June 1), I was going east on I-40 after the Turnpike junction just before MacArthur when we encountered a huge black rig carrying heavy equipment along with a white truck escort bearing a wide load sign. The white truck had a license plate number of 164 EHR, and the black truck rig stated Licensed by Bassett on a blue background on the rig's driver door.

It would seem that they didn't wash off the heavy equipment being transported and the rig was throwing up a high volume of small chunks of rock. Needless to say I had about 7 hit hard enough as I was passing in the far left lane (the rig being in the far right) that I've got several cracks in the glass now. I attempted to record more information but gave up due to the constant barrage. That and the white truck started swerving back and forth across two lanes assumably when it realized I had slowed down to gather its license plate. Unfortunately and understandably there wasn't much the Highway Patrol could do and they informed me I can come by to file a report.

That being said if anyone else was similarly affected or knows someone who was that might have gotten more information, I would be most appreciative as the repairs will no doubt be less than my deductible but still an unwelcome expense. I'd love to address it with the trucking company.

Given the load size and the escort, there ought to be an oversize load permit on file at DPS. The oversize load permit office location is the one in Shepherd Mall, not the main DPS that is off NE36th & MLK.

[Rivalyn]

Appreciate the responses and I'll probably check out that registration location assuming I can't find any more information in the near future.

Thanks again.

[Bazooka Joe]

most of these trucks have decals on the rear of the vehicle warning others to stay back a certain amount of feet to avoid damages to windshields.

[metro]

Speaking of this topic, Butler Brothers Gravel is the worst for driving like dbags and letting rocks fly out their trucks

[Jon27]

Sigh....all semis on I-40 are ruthless. Worst hour of my day.