10-4 on recognize. Mr. Lantz put himself at great risk by blocking the exit. However, in that this man is from Kentucky (as am I) there's no doubt in my mind Mr. Lantz was fully prepared to "repel boarders." Every trucker from "round these parts" has a sense of self-preservation, the right mind-set AND "equipment." required.
Great job, Mr. Lantz!
I'm not a truker but was thinking the same thing. No way I would drive around this country in a big rig without "equipment."