This story appears in the June 24 print edition of Transport Topics. Hours before the oversize load being carried on a flatbed truck hit a bridge truss on Interstate 5 in Washington state and caused ...
“Due to the nature of their operation, SC&RA believes that compliance with the 30-minute rest break rule is extremely difficult, primarily due to the limited [usually daylight] hours in which an OS/OW ...
"When transporting oversize loads, planning ahead is critical," NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart said. "Both carriers and permitting authorities need to do their part to ensure the safe transport of ...