Trucker found nearly a month after abandoning rig at TN truck stop

Trucker found nearly a month after abandoning his rig at a Tennessee truck stop, his family announces. 

Trucker Jalen DeShaun Allen was last seen on February 29th. His semi truck was found at a Pilot Travel center in Monteagle, Tennessee. His employer, Western Express, says he was on his way to Monteagle from Pell City, Alabama the last time he was heard from. 

According to a social media post by Allen’s family, Allen’s body has been located as of March 22nd. Funeral arrangements are underway, but details regarding the circumstances of his death or how he was located have not been released.  

“Please continue to pray for his family as these days ahead are going to be very difficult,” the post reads.