Truck driver makes comical error while towing trailer on Tennessee road and drives through wet cement

Sometimes, as a truck driver, taking a shortcut just isn’t worth it.

One such driver in Tennessee learned this the hard way.

While towing a trailer, he made a bold move, but one that was also extremely foolish.

The result? All four wheels on the passenger side of his truck and trailer ended up stuck in wet cement.

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The incident happened when the truck driver decided to go around some bright orange barrels blocking a lane.

Perhaps he thought the construction was finished, or maybe he didn’t see any workers and assumed it was safe.

Or maybe he just didn’t want to wait in traffic, as he didn’t think he would be stuck in the world’s most peaceful traffic jam.

Whatever the reason, he rolled straight into a very fresh patch of wet cement.

Photos shared by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on Facebook show the truck awkwardly tilted, firmly planted in the newly poured road.

As you might guess, things didn’t go well from there.

The wheels sank deep into the soft surface, and the truck came to an embarrassing standstill.

With the trailer attached, the mess was even bigger.

It’s the kind of mistake you hope no one sees. Unfortunately for the truck driver, the internet definitely saw it. And yes, people had jokes.

One person joked that the driver clearly wanted to be the first to drive on the new road, while another said he was unsure whether an angry emoji or a laughing one was more appropriate.

To make matters worse, the driver didn’t just get stuck, as the police issued multiple citations for ignoring the road closure.

The construction crew also had to come back to repair the mess he’d made.

Apparently, fresh cement doesn’t come cheap, and neither do poor decisions.

Perhaps the local authorities can enlist the help of a certain YouTuber who has experience in removing vehicles stuck in the sand, and also those that are stuck in the snow.

In a statement, TDOT reminded drivers why those orange barrels are there in the first place.

“Even if you don’t see crews actively working in the work zone, there are many reasons why driving around the barrels puts your safety, and the condition of your vehicle, at risk,” the department said.

So let this be a lesson: if the road is blocked with barrels, there’s probably a reason.

Wet cement dries slowly, but public embarrassment sets instantly. Next time, maybe just wait in traffic.

At least no one was hurt, and everyone else got a good laugh.

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