What are the lime green trucks I see on the Interstate?
Response: The “lime green” trucks in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville are part of “highway incident management.” HELP trucks respond to wrecks, debris in the roadway, disabled vehicles and other incidents that cause traffic congestion and related problems. Specially-trained HELP operators work closely with law enforcement, fire fighters, emergency medical technicians and other emergency responders. For more information: visit our HELP program website.
Related Questions
- A truck carrying diesel fuel went off the Interstate and exploded (nb: creating mayhem and critical injury), 30 minutes after I passed through that exact spot this morning. Should I count my blessings?
- Why do fire trucks and police cars block interstate lanes when the car wreck is on the shoulder?
- Would increasing the interstate weight limit will mean more trucks on the road?
