Fake TxDot Trucks

[SHANEA]

I know somewhere within the vast archives of BBC is this original story, but I can't seem to conjure it up.

Smugglers using fake TxDOT trucks

So, I suppose they have switched to using DPS vehicles  to smuggle the cash crop in with.  DPS pulling over DPS.  Maybe NPS or DHS CBP vehicles will also be used.

Smugglers using fake TxDOT trucks
10:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 18, 2007
By SHELTON GREEN
KVUE News

Authorities with the Texas Department of Transportation also known as TxDOT are alerting their employees and the public about an illegal operation involving drugs and fake TxDOT trucks.

Investigators in south and east Texas have busted two different individuals who they say were using fake TxDOT trucks to smuggle marijuana across the state.

One man was arrested and charged in east Texas near Yokum with drug possession.  Other charges are pending.

Authorities were first tipped to the illegal operation last month by an actual TxDOT employee in south Texas near Victoria.

The employee was driving down the highway when he noticed what looked like a TxDOT truck.  The employee caught up to the driver and tried to wave at him.  But after the driver didn't wave back the TxDOT employee started noticing that something about the truck wasn't right.

"The individual had a TxDOT logo on the door which was absolutely correct but it was the reflective stripes on the side of the vehicle as well as the back of the vehicle and the numbering system so we're happy he got it wrong because it led to his arrest" said Mark Ball, a TxDOT spokesperson out of Dallas.

TXDOT isn't sure how long the illegal operation has been going on nor do they know how far it extends.

The state agency is warning its employees that they may be pulled over by police just to make sure they're legitimate.

Notice in the last pic his bracelets...

[bdann]

There was a story on the local news last night regarding fake trucks of all sorts being used for smuggling.  Wal-Mart trucks, FEDEX, USPS, DirecTV, Cable companies, SBC, a really fake looking "RESCUE SQUAD" truck...and even a fake border patrol van that was caught with 31 illegal immigrants crammed into the back. 

[bdann]

Here's the story:
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa080115_mo_clonecars.2792af59.html

[sleepy]

I saw a Ryder truck on Old Maverick Road once.  I couldn't get license plate and didn't really want to stare too long.  Thought it was a bit interesting.  What could they be hauling?

[SHANEA]

  Since when were Ryder trucks white and not yellow?

[STARLITDARKNESS3]

Since when were Ryder trucks white and not yellow?

Shane, I think it was a move made after Oklahoma City.  They did not want to be viewed as a part of that terrrorist attack.  New image, no association.  At least thats what I remember. 

[RichardM]

Since when were Ryder trucks white and not yellow?

C'mon Shane, why not exercise those Google skills of yours?

Ryder Truck with the new red and black logo design

[Undertaker]

This reminded me of the time I was pulled over in BAMA by a KOJAK equiped unmarked police car. Stoped and got robbed, that will never happen again, with 150 gals of diesel unmarked cars may have to follow me all the way to BiBi, unless I have to #1 or #2 in which case they can follow me to the next major town or fuel station well lit and with folks walking around.  Going to be a long trip  With DPS stopping DPS and all other city trucks even with tax X license will make for an interesting trip. 

[SHANEA]

C'mon Shane, why not exercise those Google YAHOO skills of yours?

But, I still see yellow ones around here?  I have yet to see a white one. 

I had no idea that a yellow Ryder truck was involved in WTC Part 1.  But, then again, I really don't trust Wicki.