Grand Rapids: Semi-truck driver, 31, charged after Highway 6 stop

A 31-year-old semi-truck driver has been charged following a traffic stop on Highway 6 near Grand Rapids, after police received multiple complaints about a truck swerving and entering the path of oncoming traffic. The complaints came at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2026, according to the RCMP.

Police said the truck described in the complaints was hauling heavy equipment on a flatbed trailer. After receiving the calls, officers began patrolling the highway and located a semi matching the description about three kilometres north of Grand Rapids. They also saw the truck swerving and immediately pulled it over.

The driver was asked to provide his driver's licence, but could not do so, police said. When he got out of the truck, officers saw open alcohol in plain view inside. Police arrested the man for impaired operation and took him to the detachment for breath testing.

The RCMP said the man failed breath tests twice and was also charged with operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equal to or exceeding 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood. He was later released on an appearance notice.

Grand Rapids RCMP thanked the motorists who called in their concerns. Police said the timely calls helped officers find the semi quickly and apprehend the driver.