A Feel Good Friday surprise for a local truck driver who helped deputies in need

Today we are honoring a truck driver from Idaho Falls who helped some Colorado sheriff deputies earlier this month.
The deputies were stranded at a truck stop in Wyoming with a broken vehicle when Bill Johnson stopped for lunch. He noticed the situation and went over to help.
Bill ended up spending most of the day helping the deputies get back on the road and used his own money to pay for new car parts.
After the incident, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office shared the experience on their Facebook page and it went viral.
We decided to thank Bill for his kindness but he is on the road so we had to get creative. Watch the surprise in the video player above!

[@jlongbow5552]

“Where have all the good men gone ?” Apparently they are in a parking lot somewhere helping to put a water pump on a police vehicle. You sir are a great man, thank you for helping them get home.

[@timesthree5757]

Thier out there working their butts off. Keeping America going.

[@susanhousman4476]

Thank god that he was there to help him.bill is a hero.

[@365daywalker]

What a great guy! Well done Bill 👍👍

[@havok9001]

that a good cop right there want to pay them or get them food in return

[@t.wbeaty8470]

Witness protection from Karen's of the world

[@phoenixharvesters1373]

I've been driving over-the-road Coast-to-Coast for 31 years. 75% of us truck drivers out there are just like this man. We're just simple hard-working folks with families just like everybody else trying to make a living. And stay out of everybody else's way on the highway. That's all we are about. May God bless him for helping out because I'm sure one day the favor will be paid forward.

[@teaches2010]

Fellow otr driver!! Yes we are good people for the most part. Just trying to make a living

[@To_Live_Is_To_Suffer]

Thanks for all you guys do to keep this country going

[@peterantonic6923]

What goes around comes around, it will be paid forward. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dwaynemclaren7160]

sadly it only takes 1 percent too tarnish a good industry! and as you and i both know way more than 1 percent are bad truckers!

[@wherethefugarwe]

I've been a first responder for 33 years, and I can't count how many times a trucker has stepped up and helped when needed. Stand up folks who know how to fix things and also know how to help in an emergency. When I see trucks on scene, to me that means help is here and ready to do what they can.

[@charlesclark2166]

Americans helping Americans not hurting each other this is good news .

[@RussellD11]

Our citizens are Good, Our rulers are NOT....

[@gregt722]

Americans supporting their police officers... that’s amazing! Police have become so vilified that this is a refreshing story. People helping people, regardless of who they are.

[@anthonyhiscox]

As a Canadian this is my impression of the majority of Americans, inside and outside of cities. The good people VASTLY outnumber the bad.

[@gregt722]

@@anthonyhiscox so true. Good people are not vocal as the dumbasses who have to be heard, otherwise they have no meaning. In their minds it’s better to be a loud extrovert for any attention than be ignored.

[@jamesrichey2434]

@@anthonyhiscox Thank-you, that means a lot, and its true as well.

[@kinettobinetto398]

Police need help too and this guy saw they needed help. Good job young man.

[@jimdavidson413]

This is what makes America great. No one likes to be broken down out of town. What goes arougn

[@DiyClassics]

Had a car stopped on the side of the road 20 meters from my home entrance, told the guy to back up into my driveway. One of the fittings of the coolant hose broke off. Called the parts store, ordered the part, wIted around 45 mins for the part to arrive, went and got the part, fixed it up and bled the system and sent him on his way. Guy offered me money but i enjoyed 100x more the satisfaction of helping out someone and telling them to pass it on.

[@FUBAR762]

Changing a water pump in a parking lot. what a fuggin legend that man is. Cheers from a german car mechanic.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Wonderful hero. Especially cause those cop cars had K9s in them. K9s can't be just left without AC for long. Bravo

[@fshn4dlrs417]

He did it cause he was RAISED RIGHT!

[@bluesmurf6142]

I'm a CDL class B ( motorcoach or bus) for 30 years when I m in the road I try to help others Whenever my mother or sister broke down on the road there will be someone to help them God bless Be safe

[@reuventhehotboy]

This is a good one, a good Samaritan!!! U see : Truckers keep America moving!

[@ElCid48]

trucker drivers, GOD give to mankind

[@scottmichael3745]

You Damn right about that!

[@timesthree5757]

God bless the working man!

[@billgagnon4670]

Now that's America .real people helping real people.GOD BLESS BOTH THE TRUCK DRIVER AND POLICE

[@kristenkaz3080]

Bill Johnson, you’re a good man, helping good men (& K9’s), do their jobs. Thank you Mr Johnson for backing the blue!!

[@davidlehman3338]

Good for him. World needs more people just like him

[@dw4956]

The world needs men. This whole world is built by men. If we we want to keep guys like this existing, we need to stop fourth wave feminism, cancel culture and wokeness.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

There will be no men without women. Get some info about human reproduction.

[@Bigskyguy56]

This mans employer should be honored to have such a caring & resourceful employee. Thank you for taking care of our law enforcement officers. God Bless You & keep you safe on the road.

[@rosannemassman4560]

Kudos to this man for helping out.

[@tomwarren5258]

Bill, you’re a good man keep the dirty side down brother keep on Truckin

[@joshcx7]

This is our heroes, not celebrities or sports figures. Good job

[@PhillipSunkel]

Truckers keep America driving forward! My brother is a Deputy Sheriff. God bless you Bill from the blue family.

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

Bill is a long distance trucker, he could have been anywhere at that moment but faith put him in that truck stop at that time. He’s a kind unselfish soul, those cops were lucky he was there!

[@donnariggs1567]

I think it was divine timing for all of them.

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

@@donnariggs1567 I just love stories like this. It gives me a warm feeling inside & helps to restore my faith in humanity somewhat!

[@williedaniels3882]

No it wasn't anything RELIGIOUS! He just was in the right place at the right time! Period. Why does EVERYTHING have to be religious-oriented!!?

[@donnariggs1567]

@@williedaniels3882 and that's not divine?? come on , man

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

@@williedaniels3882 why, because I used the words faith & soul? I’m in no way religious but I am a spiritual person & I believe in a higher power, I believe in the laws of karma & like Donna, I do believe it was divine but I won’t put the existence of call it god, call it what you want, down to any synthetic religion. AMEN

[@flyme2009]

Wow this dude spent 4h. Good man

[@SaidiLouise]

Most people won't spare 4 minutes!

[@angelesfraga4451]

Very nice guy!

[@carbonking53]

The dealer would have billed for 6 hours what this man did in a parking lot in 4.

[@crystalt442]

As a truck driver (on leave right now since I’ve had my rainbow baby) and the daughter of a cop this story made my day.

[@rockythetalkingparrot2465]

Bill Johnson from Idaho, I salute you!

[@TRANSPORTKING1988]

Most of us truck drivers are also mechanically inclined, there has been many times that I have had to fix things on the truck just stay on the road.... With all the negative law enforcement receives these days it's nice to see something positive happen.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Exactly! I once got questioned by an employer why I carry my tools with me etc when driving their trucks. I was astounded when they told me not to, but when that truck broke down and i was able to diagnose remove and replace the part fixing the problem 4 hours away from base, get back on the road and make it on time, the boss met me personally outside and apologised. He didnt have a clue about trucks and was blown away. Saved them thousands in towing or a callout. Thinking back on it now and how crap an employer they turned out to be, i kinda wish i hadnt fixed it and just sat there for hours eating lunch hahaha

[@mehardin]

I can put the tag on the front of my truck and change my headlights when they go out. I guess that makes me mechanically inclined.

[@erikolson635]

I work in the trucking industry and at least 70 per went of all drivers would do this. They are the hero s of our roads.

[@jshafer7870]

Nice job, Driver. Still a few Asphalt Angels out here. Keep the shiny side up! God bless.

[@timesthree5757]

And the greasy side down.

[@yvonnemurray5537]

Thanks east Idaho news for once again showing the world the better side of humanity.

[@janetkensett1503]

What a lovely man. Not too many who would go out of their way to assist another.

[@matthewwilson5019]

i would but in this case i dont know anything about cars lol

[@janetkensett1503]

@@matthewwilson5019 I will let you off the hook. Although, just the gesture is good too!

[@matthewwilson5019]

@@janetkensett1503 thanks and exactly true

[@wadeunderhile7977]

God bless this young man,

[@heatherwalker4818]

Truck drivers are the best.Well done Sir you are a STAR

[@brandonk6479]

Reminds me of back over 10 years ago. Was working maintenance at a car wash, and helped at the back end when nothing was broken. Gentleman came in with his family to have his suv detailed. They waited over an hour til it was done, and when it was finished, the detailer couldn't start it. We pushed it out into a parking space when they came n got me. I checked it out, and found the starter had failed. So I took the gentleman to a parts house, he bought a new starter (was making $7/hr so i couldn't buy it for him), and we went back. I climbed under with my tools, swapped them out, gave him the old one (so he could get the core charge back.. yes there was a core on the starter at this parts house), told him have a nice day, n got back to work. Didn't charge him. His wife and kids were stuck there with him and it was almost dinner time. Just wanted to make sure they weren't stuck. Don't thank me, or say good job. Dont need any attaboys to do the right thing. Was just sharing so people can see anyone can help someone.

[@VikingNorway-pb5tm829]

He is like me.. we give smile on faces.. thats is our pay.. go on folks give some if you can :)

[@maddieadams75]

What a beautiful soul. Let’s be kind to each other. you never know. ♥️

[@DWF33]

Exactly!

[@TEXAS_ROLEPLAY1]

that truck diver is the best guys ever

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Being a law enforcement officer is already a very difficult & thankless job. Seeing a story like this makes me VERY happy, and also brings a few tears of joy. He inherited some significant good karma in the process! God Bless you, kind sir.

[@cindyking9813]

This man is a great hero! Our world needs more of people like him!

[@__DreamBoat___]

Good job bill... Respect dude respect

[@philipmervin6967]

Feeling other's feelings and certainly you will experience the emotions

[@wandacason1792]

Bill Johnson, you are my hero. Our Leo's are so deserving of our help and respect. Thank you.

[@RBLong0928]

Pay it forward. If America would stop being offended and doing this kind of thing, we could love everyone again

[@daveberkovits4976]

Such a humble guy. He showed his appreciation for Law Enforcement. And Officer Doggie Thanks him too.

[@margojost6041]

Awesome! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you…Great job!

[@phyllisstone3089]

Wonderful caring man. Kudos to Bill Johnson.

[@JonathonPearson-w2g]

I'm a truck driver myself. We protect the police. We make sure that they're safe on the road. Cause they help us out

[@raymondfodor1742]

SIR THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@lisatreaster8948]

What a kind man he is for helping the police out in there time of need. Trucker keep american moving. Those cop were lucky the truckers was willing to help them out.

[@penni11]

Majority of adults will not think twice about helping a cop

[@semperfidelis6235]

A good hard working and honest man! I am sure he works hard for his family specially his children. Amen!!

[@Elaine1968.]

That is so nice back the blue

[@donmunro144]

Actions like this close the gap between truckers and law enforcement. We're all out here trying to make a living and to keep highways safe. Most of us a good people. It only takes 1 to make us all look bad. But I can't help but wonder how many people will praise him here and flip him of on the highway.

[@kateysandon]

You are a great person Thankyou

[@shanaconner6635]

We need more people like this man - just wanted to help and not Wanting anything in return . God Bless to Bill. 😃👍👍

[@leannekendall767]

So humble.

[@C2Me_3622]

Thank you Bill you did a great job for our police car. ❤ thank you, Dawn From California❤

[@greyjay9202]

When the Dalai Lama was asked what his religion was about, he answered: Just be kind. No better illustration of that, than the selfless service this good man gave to those deputies. A kind heart can heal the world. Pass it on.

[@jimwortham8634]

Bill Jim here just saw a video all I can say your special man God bless

[@richardogden4331]

I have my hubby’s phone God Bless you all. May God keep you all safe

[@ansteadallday]

man's aint out here for recognition, he's just a solid dude rocking those 24.98 walmart shoes just doing good deeds.

[@laverdadesmejor]

Why are we so amazed when somebody helps a stranger in need???? What's 'amazing' to me is that anyone was able to fix a new vehicle without having multiple pieces of expensive electronic equipment to diagnose the problem!

[@bobbymccray1395]

Your right about that

[@Blackshirtsguru]

Truckers are such good people!!! I remember way back when my dads truck broke down on the side of I-35. A trucker gave my dad a ride to a local NAPA to buy a new water pump. When they got back the truck driver stood there and held a flashlight for my dad to install it (mind you it was January and freezing out). He also refused my dad trying to give him money.

[@jimburdin]

it looks to me Bill, that you come from an old school trucking family.. i may be wrong, but i get the feeling you were just brought up that way... thanks drivah !!!!

[@thatguy5367]

Kind of reminds me of the news when I was a kid. We need more of this and less of the nonsense pushed on us

[@1skepticme]

What a great guy with a huge heart! With all the Police bashing these days, it is heartwarming to see people like Bill showing such generosity and kindness. Of course, it takes a big man to hold such a big heart. Pause the video at 1:30, and look at the two men. The Deputy on the right, the engine compartment opening is up to his armpits. On Bill, it comes up to his waistline. Bill is a BIG man, in many ways!

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW This truck driver has a heart of gold. He surprised me with his appreciative heart toward Law Enforcement. He helped this officer with his vehicle as a form of thanks. What this truck driver did has not gone unnoticed. I can imagine God smiling down from heaven down at him.

[@glenncurley680]

I know Guys like him, it's reassuring seeing good in the World today.

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

I haven't had the opportunity to help a cop but I've helped the general public and even a couple truck drivers over the years. Why you ask. Because it's the right thing to do. Had a truck driver who's tool box had had the welds break holding it to his trailer and it was just barely still attached. He was trying to get it loose but then he would still have to lift up this 100 pound box high enough to get it on his flatbed trailer. I stopped to help and funny thing is I had tools in the car I normally don't carry and was able to use them to finish removing the box then helped him put the box on the trailer. He tried to pay me and I refused. Told him if he really wanted to pay me to donate something to a charity. He was very surprised I responded like that. Could I have used that money? Yes I sure could have but I didn't do it for the money. I have so many more tales but this isn't the place for them. My point is that if more people helped others like this selflessly this world would be a way better place.

[@Chahlie]

The number of people I have helped and only two actually said thank you. I don't look for thanks, but the level of entitlement out there is mind boggling. Then just when I figure I won't be stepping up ever again I get a heartfelt thanks and I think maybe not everyone is bad. I actually gave someone a free dryer, took it to his house an hour away, and he complained that there was a scratch on top.

[@mehardin]

That's when you put it back in the truck and leave.

[@donnariggs1567]

Having someone be so generous with his time ,knowledge and skill while out on the road is AMAZING! Another perfect start to my Friday morning. Thank you Ashley Furniture and Nat w/ East Idaho News for showing all of us how many wonderful people there are out there in AMerica...you just covered your tiny area IMAGINE if this was done across AMerica how sweet it would be! Be safe out there in the roads...Blessings!

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

I may not be “done across America“ but I subscribed to East Idaho News from Dublin Ireland because of the Lori Vallow / Chad Daybell case. Nate is one damn good reporter

[@janicefrittelli3683]

Nate's AMAZING reporting stretches far and wide across the globe- Blessings to all from Johannesburg, South Africa. May we all spread a Little Good News today and forever. Well Done and thanks to the Trucker in America and all who are kind to others.xx.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Big in stature and big in heart. His children are lucky to have such a wonderful father. Thanks for helping out the "Boys In Blue". Take Care and God Bless

[@billjohnson5861]

Thank you for your support

[@robinjohnson9915]

God Bless our truck drivers and are Law Enforcement Officers!

[@williamwolfert403]

Thank you for taking care of one that protects us job well done

[@mitchelloliver7403]

Good hearted man right there he spends his life on the rod and still helps anyone

[@publikmenace9840]

What an awesome guy. It's sad how good news like this doesn't sell.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Nice to see people still care to help other people. Plus he was tall enough to reach every thing good person

[@zoey1811954]

What a wonderful man! Thank you Bill for helping our Officers 🇺🇸 in their time of need! You are a Man to be Admired! ❤️🙏

[@greyhamlogan2255]

Love this show, wish we had something similar here but Covid has dampened that thought. Congratulations from New Zealand 🇳🇿👏

[@donnariggs1567]

Don't be afraid of that covid creature...the world's gone round the bend. Living large in SE Missouri...I have to say New Zealand is beautiful, never met anyone from there...bet they are just as beautiful . Free MASKS worldwide! Cheers and Blessings,

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@donnariggs1567 New Zealanders believe in science, love. They don’t depend on wishful thinking... New Zealand eradicated Covid within their borders without losing too many lives because they strictly followed the science, they shut down when their numbers went up, quarantined willfully, cooperated with contact tracing and got vaccinated with full compliance from their citizens. Imagine that, a country of people who rallied around one another, doing the right thing by following the science, all in an effort to save each other’s lives?!? We here in the USA don’t know that feeling, unfortunately. We claim love of country but yet we actively show that we hate our own fellow countrymen, don’t even care if they live or die. That doesn’t jive, it doesn’t work. The greatest experiment the world has ever known, The Untied States of America, is beginning to fail because the people in this country refuse to get off their own high horse, where they cling to these outlandish delusions of grandeur, and refuse to admit we can’t know what we don’t know and allow our world renowned experts to guide us properly. The amount of distrust and suspicion of education, science and medicine for half of our population in exchange for favor of wishful thinking (religion) and some weird cultish following of conservative politicians who don’t know WTF they’re talking about, is going to lead to our own demise. And we’ll deserve it.

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Bill you are a great American. As a fifty year veteran of long haul you Bill make me very proud to you as a brother driver God Bless you Brother. Yes this is a feel Good Friday!!!

[@donaldspieker5869]

That's a good man there.

[@oiaiofoster4775]

God Bless Them All!!! Bless The Trucker! He's So Humbled 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@brianleitch9910]

what a very good deed indeed

[@kathleenardrey5094]

What a nice truckdriver. And wow, what a talented mechanic. Hats off to him for the hours of work he did on the K-9 car. Much respect to all of the good men and women over-the-road. The hassles they have to put up with lousy idiots driving around would stretch anyone's temper. He sounds like a really nice fellow and father.

[@rogerpayne3391]

This is the type of news we should be hearing about every day, not Transgender, wokeness, BLM ( the racist side and leader who can't explain where the money went) and all the other crap we hear or read about daily. Esteem respect to yo Sir, America can be great again with people like you. From over the pond!!

[@stankeebler6696]

What a MAN....

[@victorhoe2321]

From a retired Coloradian, THANK YOU, Bill. Live long and prosper, sir.

[@mikeluddy6989]

That's the kind of people you find from IDAHO!!!

[@decafmocha211]

Just a terrific guy

[@wildflowers494]

It’s so nice to see people still being kind to others! God bless you and keep you safe on the road!

[@leighpurser2958]

Good job mate from Australia

[@AutoCrete]

I did a water pump R&R on the shoulder of hwy 2, 10 miles north of Red Deer, Alberta. The best part was the owner of the P/U truck was going to visit her sister, a pastor in Edmonton. She told the story explaining why she was late and her sister the pastor said "You know it's not right to lie." refusing to believe the story until the owners nephew retrieved the water pump core and sales slip from the P/U truck. I howled with laughter when I heard the pastors words.

[@Navajo-man]

What excellent young man helping out and fixing police’s car wish that’s how we would like get along around the world 🌎 it’s be better place 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

This man's parents raised him right! I hope his company knows they have a GREAT EMPLOYEE who represents their business with the utmost respect as he is SO HUMBLE and just did the right thing!

[@billjohnson5861]

Thank u

[@ivangonzalez3225]

Our law enforcement deserves respect!!!

[@margojost6041]

Can you just IMAGINE if more people were like this man and would do good deeds just because it the right thing to do???? The world would be a much better place! God Bless and keep him, always!❤🙏🏻💯

[@Calverts399]

What a very nice man. Keep on trucking Driver! 🚚

[@alanreeser570]

And thank you for posting this one…

[@kingjackupeace5844]

The greatest stories come from right here! Bless that man and all the officers for their sacrifices! Great job Nate. Follower from Pennsylvania.

[@stephenroberts1262]

It’s nice to be nice.

[@bertram_oredrock]

I'm a retired Auto Repair Master Tech and I would help any stranded law enforcement Officer with his or her vehicle in this same manner. We can't do enough for these dedicated public servants. I believe thousands of Mechanics would do the same thing. A big thumbs up to the truck driver for his assistance. Great story. We need more good stories about our Police Officers not bad ones.

[@dalerobert8202]

Good Man. Truck Driver, The salt of the Earth. Thank you Mr. Truck Driver.

[@cryzin8859]

What a wonderful man

[@jimmyhill1069]

Now that is one amazing man right there ! There are still a lot of great people out there.