HELP Trucks
From The DOT POD by NYSDOT - The DOT POD
February 3, 2026 · 25 min · Season 3 · Episode 59
About this episode
The episode discusses the role and impact of HELP Trucks on New York roadways with various guests.
On this episode of the DOT POD, we are talking about something that New Yorkers see on many of our roadways - HELP Trucks. Those white trucks that seem to show up at exactly the right moment - when flat tires, spinouts, or dead batteries happen. Recording from the Hudson Valley, Josh and Anya welcome in HELP Truck Operator Jerry Gamone, Manager for DOT's Traffic Management Center in Hawthorne, NY Lance Gorney, and New York State Police Trooper Mike Reilly to discuss the program.
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh, Anya
Guests: Jerry Gamone, Lance Gorney, Mike Reilly
Topics covered
- HELP Trucks
- Traffic Management
- Roadside Assistance
- New York State
- DOT Programs
Keywords
- HELP Trucks
- roadside assistance
- New York
- DOT
- traffic management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York State Police
Places: Hudson Valley, Hawthorne, NY
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