CAT Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Oh my gourd! Truck fire chars 5,000 pumpkins on 5 Freeway
Oh my gourd. Are those blazing jack-o’-lanterns on the road or did 5,000 pumpkins go up in flames on the 5 Freeway?
Only days before Halloween, a truckload of gourds sizzled on the side of the freeway near the Smokey Bear Road exit in Lebec around 2 a.m. Wednesday after a truck carrying them caught fire, according to authorities. The California Highway Patrol said nobody was injured.
The pumpkins were on their way south from Van Groningen & Sons farm in Manteca to a buyer in Los Angeles when the blaze broke out.
When the company’s president, Ryan Van Groningen, heard about the loss of gourds, he said he was concerned only about the driver of the truck.
“Pumpkins can be replaced but human lives can’t,” he said.
A 2,749-pound gourd sets world record at Super Bowl of competitive pumpkin-growing
A pumpkin named after basketball legend Michael Jordan weighed 2,749 pounds, set a world record and won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off in Half Moon Bay.
Advertisement
Halloween enthusiasts who have yet to buy a pumpkin for carving need not worry: Van Groningen said his farm has a scary amount of pumpkins to replace those lost in the fire.
“In the overall scheme of things there is definitely plenty more to go,” he said.
Video taken at the scene shows firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department battling the flames amid the charred Halloween gourds.
The pumpkins spilled out of the back of the truck onto the road, blocking the exit. Authorities shut down a lane of the southbound 5 Freeway due to the fire.
It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze, but the firefighters seemed to be enjoying themselves, with one first responder smiling and carrying two pumpkins, one in each hand, away from the scene, video showed.
Noah Goldberg covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. He worked previously in New York City as the Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News, covering major criminal trials as well as working on enterprise stories. Before that, he was the criminal justice reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle.
GoShare’s Blog
Halloween is just around the corner. What better way to display your truck love to the neighborhood than carving up a tribute on your pumpkin. We’ve combed the web and pulled together the best collection of pickup truck and monster truck pumpkin patterns available. These patterns have been posted for free by other truck-lovin’ companies and fans. They are the perfect choice for revving up your pumpkin carving this year.
LaFontaine Automotive Group – Chevy Truck Stencils
A big thanks to the team at LaFontaine Chevrolet for providing 10 free Chevy inspired pumpkin stencils. From a Silverado grille inspired design to their adorable, “Truck of Treat” tribute, there are enough patterns to keep any Chevy loving family happy.
Ram Zone – Dodge Truck Stencil
The team over at Ram is ready to help Dodge lovers carve up some fun this Halloween. Their pattern is perfect for moderate level carvers, or patient beginners willing to take some time to get the details right. This pumpkin will sure to be cause envy in all the other truck lovers in your neighborhood. Find the pattern here.
Ford – Built Ford Tough Stencil
The Ford F-series has been the number one selling vehicle for over a decade. Our love for Ford trucks runs deep, and Ford knows it! So, they’ve provided this free Built Ford Tough stencil to get your pumpkin into gear this holiday. Find this stencil and other patterns here, provided complimentary for the social media team at Ford.
CAT Pumpkin Carving Stencils
If tractors are more your style, enjoy a selection of free patterns from CAT. You’ll find a template for all your favorite worksite vehicles. There is a backhoe, wheel loader, excavator, dozer, machine tracks, skid steer loader, off-highway truck, and CAT logo. Find their pumpkin stencil selections here.
Disney – Tow Mater Carving Pattern
Do you have a junior truck lover at home? Then they are probably a fan of Disney Pixar’s Tow Mater character. This kind, optimistic tow truck is always there to support his best friend Lightening McQueen. His quick humor and charm light up the big screen, and can light up your pumpkin with this free carving pattern from Disney Family.
Volvo CE – Construction Equipment Pattern
What pickup truck owner doesn’t also have a soft spot in their heart for some powerful, heavy duty construction equipment? If you want to power-up your pumpkin even more this year, check out these free stencils from Volvo CE. They are prefect for dump truck and bull dozer lovers, both young and old.
—
Need a truck? GoShare can connect you with a network of local moving and delivery professionals with pickup trucks, cargo vans and box trucks. All delivery professionals are licensed, background checked, and insured.
Got a truck? Sign up with GoShare to earn money driving with your vehicle.
