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Westfield Transport co-owner admits to falsifying logs, exceeding federal hours-of-service rules in case linked to 7 motorcyclist deaths.
A trucking company owner admitted guilt to falsifying logs and exceeding federal hours-of-service in connection with a collision that killed seven motorcyclists. Here are the key details you need to know.
The former co-owner of Westfield Transport confessed to instructing employees to falsify records, exceeding hours-of-service limits. This revelation underscores the importance of adhering to federal safety regulations.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy emphasized,
"Keeping communities safe takes all forms. In this case, it's about making sure operators of commercial vehicles adhere to all required safety procedures and regulations."
While Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, the driver involved, was acquitted in 2022, Gasanov's guilty plea raises new questions about the company's practices.
This case underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing safety regulations within the trucking industry. It’s a stark reminder of the potential consequences when companies prioritize profit over safety.
Source: Freight Waves
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