Highway 13

An experienced truck driver for Norris Trucking, Hank becomes entangled as a string of suspicious accidents plagues the highway. He is practical, loyal to his job, and increasingly suspicious of a larger plot behind the mishaps. As the investigation unfolds, Hank confronts pressure from management, lies within the crew, and strain on his relationship with Doris.

Doris is Hank's fiancée, working at the Clover Cafe and Garage. She finds herself at the center of rumors when Hank is linked to the accidents, testing her trust and resolve. Her loyalty is tested as distant hints of meddling reveal a web of personal and professional deceit.

Pops Lacy runs the Clover Cafe and Garage and is revealed to have gang ties from the 1920s. He is a shrewd, protective figure who may be protecting secrets to save himself and his business. His motives are ambiguous, blending street-smarts with a desire to keep the wages and lives intact.

Aunt Myrt is a moral anchor in the Lacy family, often urging caution and justice. She voices concern about the dangerous schemes and pleads for Hank's safety. Despite her lullaby-soft approach, she understands the stakes and tries to steer the family away from ruin.

Mary Hadley is the personnel supervisor at Norris Trucking who becomes entangled in the plot. She wields influence over workers and hints at motive to cover up the accidents. Her actions reflect a calculated blend of ambition and fear as the truth threatens to surface.

George Montgomery is the undercover investigator who shadows Hank and pieces together the pattern of the crashes. He navigates the fragile balance between professionalism and danger, feeding information to the insurance agents while avoiding suspicion. His findings push Hank toward a choice between truth and self-preservation.

Frank Denton is Henrietta's husband and a key player in the conspiracy, pressing for a quiet settlement and pressuring Pops and Mary. He is pragmatic and calculating, willing to risk others to protect the company's interests. His scheming drives the climactic assembly of alibis that aims to bury the truth.