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A truck driver’s vanishing act: What happened to Devin Williams?

Eerie circumstances surround driver’s disappearance

In this compelling episode hosted by Brielle Jaekel, deputy editor, and featuring insights from FreightWaves reporter Mary O’Connell, we examine the perplexing 1995 disappearance of truck driver Devin Williams. In the deep woods of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest on Memorial Day weekend, Williams’ 10-ton semi-truck careened through the woods, narrowly missing unsuspecting campers, and then vanished without a trace. 

Eyewitness accounts, a mysteriously abandoned truck and the discovery of Devin’s remains two years later have left investigators and his family with more questions than answers. Join us as we explore this bizarre and unsolved mystery, delving into theories, investigative efforts and the enduring enigma of Williams’ tragic fate.

Brielle Jaekel

Brielle is the deputy editor of Freight Waves and has a more-than-10-year history in B2B publishing, tackling cutting edge stories in business, with four years specifically focused on freight. She’s interviewed numerous CEOs and is adept at finding stories that matter to the industry. She believes in finding a new way forward in the supply chain to solve problems, drive sustainability and put people first. If you’d like to get in touch with Brielle, please email her at bjaekel@freightwaves.com.