Truck driver makes delivery on way to claim $9.4M lottery jackpot

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Bleudog101 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:26:40 GMT

That is sad but true; he'll wished he threw in the towel and quit driving that truck.

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One-Day — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 19:08:08 GMT

I can guarantee you that the lot lizards from now on will be glued to his truck doors like dried gum on a park bench. Unlucky man.

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noise-gate — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:01:15 GMT

You'll find out soon enough. We know that the Robinson family bought a castle with a private lake far away from humanity. Stay tuned.

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ressuccess — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:07:15 GMT

Congratulations to this jackpot winner. I hope this winner takes the lump sum. I wonder what he'll do with the money

Comment #18

TheMeatman2005 — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:24:04 GMT

There's another trucker that won a Mega Millions jackpot in 2015.

Steven Peloquin, a professional truck driver for nearly 30 years, purchased the ticket at Penn 80/Flying J Travel Plaza, 1460 N. Ridge Road, Milton, Northumberland County, PA

Virginia man claims Mega Millions jackpot in Pennsylvania

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Drenick1 — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:05:01 GMT

I think a lot more truckers will be purchasing lottery tickets on account of him.

They seem like a great couple and I hope they enjoy this blessing.

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TheMeatman2005 — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:02:10 GMT

Congrats to the lucky trucker and his wife.

Good thing he stopped at that truck stop when he did.

10-4 good buddy 73s

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LottoAce — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:02:04 GMT

My late father in law was a trucker for 40 years, he didn't own his own rig unfortunately. His company provided him one.

however he hauled vehicles for corporate buisiness, car dealerships, rent a car places, etc. he even hauled cars for Alan Jacksons

crew once.

your right though RJOh, most companies don't loan out rigs, some even make thier drivers cover thier own insurance.

a truckers life is hard, mently physically, and its hell on family life. and contrary to popular believe t... [ More ]

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Tatototman65 — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:49:54 GMT

Congrats

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RJOh — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:10:18 GMT

Or at least making the payments, most trucking companies don't provide their drivers a rig totally own by the company.

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helpmewin — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 21:32:47 GMT

Congratulations Mr, Eric Tackett

I may try them numbers here.

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Dd2160 — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:26:01 GMT

Wow Wow

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JAMORA — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:56:54 GMT

Many drivers own their rig....

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Bleudog101 — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:40:15 GMT

Can tell I woke up from a nap. Re-read the article and he took lump sum.

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Bleudog101 — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:38:40 GMT

More than likely it was the cash-option so the value automatically goes to half, then you have taxes.

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noise-gate — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:02:39 GMT

Ends up with $3 mil after taxes from a $9 mil jackpot? that's brutal. But hey, his $3 mil ahead of most of us.

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music* — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:40:41 GMT

The Tacketts will probably buy a new semi-tractor. If they need one.

$3 million can go fast if you are not wise with your money.

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KY Floyd — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:40:13 GMT

So after doing his job he used his employer's truck to run a personal errand? Bummer if his employer fires him, huh

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MoneyMike$ — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:36:10 GMT

Haha $3million and still won a free ticket

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LottoAce — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:31:59 GMT

Roll on!

I'm guessing that will be his last delivery.

Congrats, your gear jammin days are over

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music* — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:11:35 GMT

Congratulations to Eric Bethany Tackett !!! A $3 million dollar win will come in handy for the Holidays coming up. Be wise with it.

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dr65 — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:09:51 GMT

Great story!

It was on the way lol

Truck driver makes delivery on way to claim $9.4M lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:00:45 GMT

An Oregon truck driver who won a $9.4 million lottery jackpot said he completed his drywall delivery on his way to claim the prize.

Eric Tackett of Sutherlin matched all six numbers for the Oregon State Lottery's Aug. 31 Megabucks drawing: 4, 6, 15, 21, 38, and 40.

Tackett said he initially didn't believe his wife and frequent travel companion, Bethany, when she said the ticket was a winner.

Normally I win free tickets, Tackett said. I thought everyone was messing with me when they tol... [ More ]