Illinois State Police also are investigating they Greyhound crash and it isn’t clear if truckers who were parked near the ramp could be ticketed. The practice is illegal in Illinois and most states but police often look the other way, aware of the plight truckers face. Many opt for highway off-ramps, especially those at rest areas. Violations of “Hours of Service” regulations can result in fines, sometimes reaching thousands of dollars.Īs a result, truckers nearing their hourly limits are often forced to find alternative spots to pull off for the night. Meanwhile, federal regulations require electronic monitoring that tracks the driver’s hours behind the wheel. roadways, and there aren’t nearly enough overnight parking places at rest areas, truck stops or elsewhere to accommodate them. “It’s absolutely an issue,” NTSB board member Tom Chapman said.Īn estimated 13 million trucks operate on U.S.
Investigators also are specifically looking at the safety risks posed by trucks parked on ramps.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is trying to determine what caused the bus to strike three parked rigs and will look at factors such as driver fatigue. Louis killed three of the 22 bus passengers and left 14 other people, including the driver, injured. He got out and saw the horror: A burning Greyhound bus jammed into his trailer, passengers pushing and kicking at windows trying to get out. Wednesday, Cherno was awakened to a frightening jolt that sent him airborne into his dash. An Illinois rest area was full, so Cherno parked on the wide shoulder of the exit ramp leading to it - a common practice for truck drivers. LOUIS (AP) - Big rig driver David Cherno was hauling Jimmy Dean sausages on Interstate 70 when he had to stop for the night or risk violating federal regulations limiting driving time for truckers.
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