Truck driver fired from Chilliwack company after viral video

A driver has been fired after a video capturing a tense moment between a truck and a bicycle went viral online following Saturday’s protests in Vancouver.

In the footage, a group of cyclists appears to be blocking the road as a truck continues to roll towards them. One cyclist appears to get out of the way just in time as the driver does not come to a stop.

Van Dokk Transport Ltd. confirmed to CityNews Tuesday that the driver has been fired.

“We do not stand behind the actions of this driver. His actions were his alone,” company owner Dustin Van Dokkumburg said.

The video sparked a major online response and the Chilliwack company has since taken down its website and social media sites.

Vancouver Police Sgt. Steve Addison confirmed officers received a complaint on Sunday morning about an incident at Ontario Street and 12th Avenue, which has led to a police investigation.

Addison said he could not comment on who the complainant was or whose actions are under investigation.

The trucking company is not alone in receiving a negative response for its links to the weekend’s protest.

A local realty company apologized after one of its branded vehicles was spotted among the demonstrators.

Seriously, @OrcaRealtyInc? You think this is a good look for a local business?

I will not forget. I will not forgive.

I’m sure I’m in the majority for #Vancouver, too. pic.twitter.com/QA03lNmDTz

— Breen Ouellette (he/him) (@BreenOuellette) February 5, 2022

Orca Realty co-owner Michael Welsh says his company does not support the so-called freedom rallies and the vehicle was not authorized to be a part of the protest.

Welsh says it was the husband of an employee who was behind the wheel.

Five people were arrested Saturday, after police said they received “numerous reports of rocks and eggs being thrown, cars being kicked, and nails being strewn on roadways.”

With files from Lisa Steacy, Martin MacMahon, and Michael Williams