Re: San Joaquin #712 Driver Ran Through Gates
Author: MP 44.7
Date: 10-02-2012 - 08:27
BOB2 Wrote:
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> The Times confirmed the fact that the truck drove
> through lowered gates. Ag trucks are often
> considered "exempt" trucks (meaning it's okay to
> hire any idiot to drive them), so don't look for a
> commercial big rig license, or any driver's
> license at all, in many cases. Also look for no
> brakes and/or other failures common in "Ag" big
> rig truck accidents, due to lack of inspections.
>
> I sure hope Amtrak and the State sues the employer
> for negligence, for recovery of damages to the
> taxpayers, like Metrolink did with the Studio
> Truck accident.
BNSF may join in as well for repair of their track.
Robert