Plus, a CSX train collides with a semi hauling a military tank in South Carolina, a truck driver is awarded $160M in a lawsuit over a defective truck, and Truckstop announces another round of layoffs.
Alabama jury rules against Daimler Truck NA in a $160M verdict for a truck driver injured due to alleged defective cab and seat design.
ATRI study shows 39% of truck deliveries face costly delays. Industry loses $15B annually.
Chohan Freight Forwarders suspended after six overpass collisions in two years, leading to stricter fines and operational changes in British Columbia.
Chohan Freight Forwarders, a Canadian trucking company, has been ordered to cease operations following a recent incident where one of its trucks struck a highway overpass in British Columbia (BC), causing significant traffic delays and infrastructure damage.
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BC Transportation Minister Rob Fleming emphasized the suspension was due to the company's failure to ensure safe operations. The ongoing investigation could lead to further actions, and the driver and the carrier will face the country's toughest fines.
The recent accident occurred along Highway 99 and 112th Street in Delta, involving a truck carrying oversized steel girders. The aftermath included lane closures and hospitalization of one person in stable condition.
While Chohan Freight Forwarders did not immediately comment, a spokesperson stated to CBC News that they adhere to safety protocols. They attributed the latest crash to driver error, explaining the driver failed to wait for the required permit and route directions for his oversized load.
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Minister Fleming highlighted the severe impact of such crashes on commuters, goods movement, and emergency services, leading to tougher fines and fleet suspensions.
Source: FreightWaves
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