Trucker with inaccurate logbook hides in sleeper while passenger hops into driver’s seat during traffic stop 

A truck driver tried to switch places with his passenger to avoid the discovery of an inaccurate logbook during a traffic stop on Tuesday. 

The incident happened on Tuesday, September 16th at around 4:30 p.m. in Hearst, Ontario, Canada. 

According to Timmins Today, a police officer noticed a truck driver using his phone while driving on Front Street and initiated a traffic stop. Before the officer approached the vehicle, the truck driver tried to switch places with his passenger to avoid charges. 

The passenger hopped into the driver’s seat while the original truck driver hid in the sleeper berth in attempt to conceal his inaccurate logbook.

“A witness reported seeing the driver and passenger switch seats while the vehicle was still in motion,” said police in a news release.

“Officers located the original driver hiding in the sleeper berth of the vehicle. The passenger initially denied the switch, but further investigation confirmed the deception. Additional inspection revealed multiple violations related to the driver’s daily logs and inspection reports.”

The 27-year-old truck driver is facing charges of dangerous operation, obstructing a peace officer, driving while using a handheld communication device, failure to maintain a daily log, failure to complete and surrender a daily inspection report, and failure to record duty status changes. 

The 25-year-old passenger was charged with making a false statement. Both drivers are expected in court in early November.