For the Driver

Dash Cam of the Week: SUV vs truck

Nov. 27, 2015

Too often, there’s just no explaining what the other driver was thinking. But, when it comes time to call dispatch and let them know the load might be a little late, truckers have to come up with something.

Kevin Jones

TRUCKER: The dude just pulled in front of me—there was nothing I could do!

DISPATCH: Yeah, right.

TRUCKER: I swear!

DISPATCH: I hope you’ve got the video, then.

Well, it just so happens the truck driver in this dash cam clip is in luck:

About the Author

Kevin Jones | Editor

Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.

Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.