SUBJECT: Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash

DATE / TIME OF INCIDENT: 04/05/2024 at 5:24 a.m.

INCIDENT NUMBER: 24MV003980

TYPE OF EVENT(S): Commercial Motor Vehicle crash

LOCATION OF EVENT(S): Vermont Route 15, Hardwick

INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Tyler Jacobs

SUMMARY: On April 5, 2024, at approximately 5:24 a.m., VT DMV Inspector Tyler Jacobs responded to a single commercial motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 15 in Hardwick with no reported injuries. Upon arrival, a loaded tractor trailer combination was found to have left the roadway in an uncontrolled fashion, overturning and coming to its final position of uncontrolled rest on its side down an embankment. The tractor trailer was loaded with granite blocks that were being shipped from Canada to Barre, VT. The driver, Andre Pare, 58, of Waterville, Quebec, was not injured in the crash. He was operating a 2006 Peterbilt tractor that was towing a 53-foot flatbed trailer. VT 15 was reduced to one lane while crews worked to upright the combination and clear the wreckage from the roadway. The carrier is working on contracting with a cleanup crew to finish cleaning up the debris and granite blocks.

Andre Pare was found to be operating too fast for the road conditions. The cause of the crash was found to be driver error.

VT DMV was assisted at the scene by the Hardwick Police Department, Hardwick Fire Department, and Laroche Towing.

This is an informational post made in the interest of transparency and public awareness of the activities of the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information about a specific incident, please contact the DMV at 802-828-2078.

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Overview

The Motor Vehicle Direct Client Service Specialist I is a fast-paced position that requires dealing with large numbers of customers every day. Candidates should be able to work independently and make informed decisions. Attention to detail is critical as work involves reviewing, verifying, coding, and processing applications for all motor vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and identification cards. The ability to process large sums of money and excellent customer service skills are required for this position. This position will administer road and written tests in inclement weather and will travel to other offices, so reliable transportation is a must.

This is not a remote position, and work will occur within the Montpelier DMV offices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Total Compensation

As a State employee, you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program