Wrong-Way Chaos: Raj Transport Truck Causes Scare on I-55 Bridge

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, commuters on the busy I-55 bridge connecting Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, got the shock of their lives when a semi-truck branded with “Raj Transport” was caught barreling down the wrong side of the interstate.

Witnesses say traffic came to a sudden standstill as the 18-wheeler headed in the wrong direction, leaving drivers honking, panicking, and scrambling to get out of the way. Dashcam and cell phone videos quickly made their way to social media, where the scene went viral in minutes.

A Dramatic Standoff

Arkansas State Police were immediately dispatched to the scene. According to reports, the truck driver was uncooperative when authorities attempted to stop him. In a tense moment, officers reportedly had to draw their weapons to force the driver out of the cab and into custody.

Although traffic was backed up, the incident ended without any reported injuries—a miracle considering how dangerous wrong-way crashes can be. Within the hour, traffic resumed on the bridge, but the footage left many drivers shaken.

Who Is Raj Transport?

For those unfamiliar, Raj Transport Inc. is a Kentucky-based trucking company that started nearly a decade ago. The company, originally a car-hauling business, has grown to operate:

• 48 tractors

• 178 trailers

• Full-service freight and logistics operations

But this spotlight isn’t exactly the kind of publicity any logistics firm wants.

A Closer Look at Their Record

Recent federal safety data shows:

• Driver out-of-service rate: 7.14% (slightly higher than the national average of 6.67%)

• Vehicle out-of-service rate: 36.5% (well above the national average of 22.26%)

While these numbers don’t directly connect to this incident, critics are already pointing to them as signs that Raj Transport may need to tighten safety protocols.

Social Media Reactions

Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok lit up with reactions from drivers who either witnessed the chaos or saw the viral clips. Comments ranged from disbelief to outrage:

• “How is an 18-wheeler even ALLOWED to go wrong-way that long before getting stopped?!”

• “Raj Transport better be issuing a statement ASAP. This is bad, real bad.”

• “Thank God no one got killed. I cross that bridge daily—this is terrifying.”

  
  

What’s Next?

Authorities have not yet released the driver’s name or any pending charges, but an investigation is underway. The big questions now:

• Was this a case of driver impairment?

• A medical emergency?

• Or sheer recklessness?

Raj Transport has not released an official statement at the time of this writing.

This incident is a wake-up call about road safety and the responsibilities that come with operating massive freight trucks. While mistakes happen, the stakes are far too high when it comes to wrong-way driving on busy interstates.

One wrong move can mean dozens of lives lost. Thankfully, this story didn’t end in tragedy. But for Raj Transport, the pressure is on to not only cooperate with the investigation but also to show the public that their company is committed to safety first.

What do you think, Shalena Speaks fam? Should trucking companies like Raj Transport face harsher penalties for incidents like this—or is this all on the individual driver? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇.