'This Happened at a Crossroads:' Rig Leaves Florida. Then Something Tells Driver to Take His Knife Thru North Carolina

As he approached the stop sign in the pitch-black night, the truck's right-side proximity sensor suddenly activated.

"That light came on and when that light came on it scared me because it made me— because remember I told y'all earlier that day I realized that light come on when a car beside you or when a person beside you," he explains. "So I'm in the middle of these woods and it's jet black back there. It's dark and that light came on."

Despite not seeing any cars or people around him, the driver's instincts kicked in. Instead of making a complete stop at the sign, he hit the gas and ran through the intersection while grabbing his knife.

"Instead of me making a complete stop, I just took off. I just hit the gas and ran the stop sign right and my first reaction I grabbed a knife [...] had it in my hand and I'm just looking at the person in the door because at this point I'm waiting for somebody to bust the door open and jump inside this truck," he says.

'Somebody Hit Here and It Scared the [Expletive] Out of Me'

In his follow-up video, which has over 70,000 views, Andrew reveals what happened as he accelerated away from the stop sign. Since he had been slowing down to stop, he wasn't at full speed when someone allegedly made their move.

"As I drove off right at this window in the truck some a person jumped right there like on the truck. Like you hear it's like boom like when they like they jumped onto it," he describes, becoming emotional. "A person jumped on it on the truck. When they jumped on the truck I'm driving with my left hand, I got my knife in my right hand.

“Somebody hit here and it scared the [expletive] out of me bro,” he later adds.

The individual allegedly jumped off the truck as he continued driving, leaving Andrew shaken but unharmed.

GPS Malfunction Adds to the Terror

The ordeal was far from over. After calling his girlfriend to tell her about the incident, Andrew says he attempted to contact his dispatcher but couldn't get through. He decided to abandon the delivery and head to the nearest truck stop—but his GPS had other plans.

When he programmed the device to find the nearest truck stop, it inexplicably led him back toward the same crossroads where the incident occurred.

"Can y'all believe that? This [expletive] GPS brought me right back to that road where that person tried to jump in the truck," he says.

Making matters worse, his GPS and phone signals cut out completely when he tried to find an alternate route, leaving him driving through what he describes as a "dead zone" for about 15 minutes.

"My phone lose signal, so now I'm just driving, basically in a dead zone, just don't know what, don't know where they, what, where I'm going at all," he explains. "This [expletive] like a [expletive] movie, bro, like this, this, like, that [expletive] just happened back there, GPS telling me to turn in the middle of nowhere, now my GPS ain't working, now my phone ain't working."

Trucking Industry Safety Concerns

The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for long-haul truck drivers, who often travel through remote areas late at night. Commercial trucks carrying valuable cargo can become targets for theft, and drivers working alone are particularly vulnerable.

According to FreightWaves, "In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364." According to Penske, the jump the previous year was even higher at 59%. 

According to trucking industry site CDL Life, meanwhile, 40% of crimes against truck drivers include violence. 

Isolated delivery routes in rural or wooded areas create additional safety challenges. Rural "dead zones," meanwhile, can make GPS signals unreliable.

Community Response and Skepticism

The videos sparked intense discussion among viewers, with many truck drivers sharing their own unsettling experiences on the road. However, some commenters questioned the story's veracity.

"Always go with your gut feeling!!! Thank goodness you did," wrote user Sherrie, echoing sentiments from many supportive commenters.

User Shanaynay connected the story to broader mysterious occurrences, writing, "David Paulides has a series called Missing 411. He has started producing stories from truck drivers and bizarre circumstances. There is something about wooded areas; people are reporting really strange events."

Several commenters raised concerns about historical "sundown towns" in certain areas. "Stay clear of the sundown towns!!!" wrote user Casey, while another added, "There's an app called the green book app. Look it up in the search bar on TikTok about sundown towns to avoid."

However, some viewers expressed skepticism about the timeline and details. "I am confused if he was in Ocala Fl at 6 pm or 7 pm he did not get to N.C. at 10 pm the same night," wrote one commenter familiar with trucking logistics.

User Michelle Falero was more direct, "I think it's a fake story. Look at his profile. But great storyteller."

The Lasting Impact

Despite the terrifying experience, Andrew says he ultimately decided to stay with his trucking job, though the incident left him seriously considering quitting.

"When I experienced that, that made me want to quit my job right then and there, bro. Like, I was contemplating it a lot, bro. My girl calling me and telling me it's time for me to leave that job. It's not safe and all that," he revealed. "But, you know, I just still stayed at the job, bro. Even though that happened, bro. I'm still at the same job right now."

The driver never completed the original delivery, spending the night at a truck stop instead. The next morning, he called his company to report what had happened.

Whether the incident was exactly as described or embellished for dramatic effect, it has resonated with many in the trucking community who understand the isolation and vulnerability that comes with long-haul driving through unfamiliar territory.

"I'm just blessed to be here, man," Andrew concludes his story.

Motor1 reached out to Andrew via TikTok direct message for additional comment. We'll be sure to update this if he responds.