Truck Safety News

Highway safety groups released survey results conducted by Lake Research Partners showing overwhelming public opposition, 80 percent, to Congress raising the…

New Survey Shows Strong Public Opposition to Longer Truck Driver Working Hours CONTACT: Beth Weaver, 301-814-4088, beth_weaver@verizon.net Washington, D.C. (October 16,…

INDUSTRY MAKES IMPROVEMENTS WHILE RULE FOR BETTER UNDERRIDE LANGUISHES  IIHS Report Shows Trailer Manufacturer Improved Rear Underride Guard Design WASHINGTON, D.C….

On October 4, 2014, The New York Times published an editorial in support of ending the delays in issuing the long…

Two of our volunteers are now featured in two recent articles published by Bloomberg News. In these articles, Marianne Karth and…

September 30, 2014 – As his family prepared to mark the one-year anniversary of the truck crash that killed seven members…

For Immediate Release: Sept. 18, 2014 Contact: Karilyn Gower (202) 588-7779 Beth Weaver (301) 814-4088 Safety Advocates, Teamsters Sue U.S. DOT…

In response to reports released that show how regulators failed to identify an ignition defect in millions of G.M. cars that…

Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT), Citizens for Reliable and Safe…

Another tragic crash occurred near Oshkosh, WI on September 8, 2014. This crash, between a semi truck and a Winnebago County…

SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS KILLED IN A FIERY CRASH AFTER SUV WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN TWO SEMI-TRUCKS IN INDIANA One Year after a…

The longest-serving administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Anne Ferro, announced her resignation on Friday, July 25. Here…

The 4th Annual Liam’s Walk took place on July 19. The walk was dedicated to the memory of Liam Mahaney who…

Contact: Beth Weaver beth_weaver@verizon.net, 703.294.6404  TRUCK SAFETY ADVOCATES RESPOND TO NEWS OF TRUCK CRASH THAT KILLED NEW JERSEY POLICE OFFICER  Findings…

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Released Report – AN OVERSIZED TRUCK STRIKE IS THE PROBABLE CAUSE…

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net TRUCK SAFETY ADVOCATES STEP CLOSER TO GOAL OF ADVANCING UNDERRIDE PROTECTION  NHTSA Issues a Grant of Petition…

Sorrow To Strength Reunion and Lobster Fest July 12, 2014 Lisbon, Maine Contact Daphne Izer for details   Liam’s Walk and…

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088,/beth_weaver@verizon.net THE SAFETY COMMUNITY AND TEAMSTERS RESPOND TO NTSB INITIAL REPORT ON THE TRACY MORGAN CRASH TRUCK DRIVER…

Dear Senator, We are united in writing you to support the Booker Amendment to the Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD)…

CONTACT: Beth Weaver, 301-814-4088, Beth_weaver@verizon.net PRESS CONFERENCE CALL SENATOR BOOKER, SENATOR BLUMENTHAL, TRUCK CRASH VICTIMS’ FAMILIES, SAFETY GROUPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LABOR…

On June 10, 2014, an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill,sponsored by Rep. Steve Daines (R-MT), passed…

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The Administration released a Statement of Administration to strongly oppose House passage of H.R. 4745, making appropriations for the Departments of…

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, introduced an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill that suspends the current…

MAINE TRUCK CRASH FAMILIES APPALLED BY SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS’ SUPPORT FOR ANTI-TRUCK SAFETY LEGISLATION SENATOR COLLINS ACTIONS WILL INCREASE TRUCK DRIVER…

Truck Safety Coalition volunteer, Christina Mahaney, will hold the fourth annual Liam’s Walk and Butterfly Release on July 19, 2014 in…

On May 13, 2014, Daphne Izer, founder of Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT), was honored by the White House as a…

PARENTS AGAINST TIRED TRUCKERS (PATT) FOUNDER HAS BEEN NAMED A 2014 TRANSPORTATION CHAMPION OF CHANGE Daphne Izer Honored by the White…

THE TRUCK SAFETY COALITION AND OUR VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN JAMES L. OBERSTAR Arlington, VA (May 5,…

Contact: Beth Weaver beth_weaver@verizon.net 301.814.4088 NORTH CAROLINA FAMILY MARKS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FATAL TRUCK CRASH THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF…

On May 4, 2014, the first anniversary of the devastating truck crash that claimed the lives of AnnaLeah and Mary Karth,…

Contact: Beth Weaver 301.814.4088/beth_weaver@verizon.net  FMCSA Report Verifies Financial Responsibility Requirement Deficiency Safety Groups and Truck Crash Victims Urge FMCSA To Act…

On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, our Florida volunteers, Jane Mathis (St. Augustine, FL) and Tracy Quinichett (Orlando, FL), visited the Florida…

On Thursday evening, a FedEx truck crashed head on into a bus carrying prospective college students. Ten are dead and dozens…

The videos from the Truck Size and Weight press conference are now posted. Thank you to all the speakers for doing…

Today, a broad coalition of public health and safety groups, truck drivers, law enforcement, and families of truck crash victims joined U.S….

Contact:  Beth Weaver 301.814.4088 or beth_weaver@verizon.net UPDATE — MEDIA ADVISORY BREAKING NEWS – Transportation Research Board (TRB) Peer Review Committee Issues…

Each year 4,000 people are killed and another 100,000 people are injured in truck crashes. This is an unacceptably high number…

On Thursday, March 27, 2014, our Pennsylvania volunteers, Kim Telep (Harrisburg, PA) and Dorothy Wert (Montrose, PA), visited the Pennsylvania offices…

MEDIA ADVISORY PENNSYLVANIA WIDOWS LOBBY U.S. SENATORS & CONGRESSMEN TO PREVENT TRUCK CRASHES & IMPROVE SAFETY Congress Beginning Reauthorization of Surface…

We are pleased to announce that our Illinois truck safety volunteer, Kate Brown, has been selected to serve on the new…

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New Rule Will create a central database for verified positive drug and alcohol test results of CDL holders and refusals by…

 Report Recommends Expanding and Improving Data. Arlington, VA (February 4, 2014):  Daphne Izer, Founder of Parents Against Tired Truckers (P.A.T.T.) responded to…

Age: 21 Zachary was a caring and loving man. He had a heart of never ending love. He did not know…

Photo of Farrell VanHorn and Tammy Boron

Brief Description of the Crash:  As Amy legally entered the intersection, a Mack Dump truck recklessly and illegally ran a red…

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson and Sara Sea Saar.

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

Photo of Linda Saar, Jennie Hanson, Issiah Hanson, Sara Sea Saar.

Robert “Rob” Walters was a diesel wrecker driver born in Fort Worth, TX. He had many hobbies, which included a love…

Alice M Worden and Mary Beebe.

My sister Julie I. Stratton was returning from dropping off hr 3 year old son at my home in Rochester, NY…

Ashley Lynn Sprouse (left) and Ashley Re’ Curl (right)

Ashley Lynn Sprouse (left) and Ashley Re’ Curl (right)

Roya was not only physically beautiful, but she was also kind-hearted, intelligent, witty and had a gentle soul. Indeed, Roya genuinely…

Murdered on Hwy 49 outside of Milledgeville GA by the driver of an 18-wheeler who failed to maintain lane and hit…

Killed on Interstate 78, North Hampton County PA. by the driver of an 18 wheeler who fell asleep at the wheel.

Photo is of Frank and Jennifer Reina.

Channing Michelle Quinichett was born on July 6th, 1987 at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC at 8:11 pm. As…

Photo of Helen Whatley Ortiz & Juan Beltran.

Picture of Dawn Marie, Stephen and Michael Michaud.

Picture of Dawn Marie, Stephen and Michael Michaud.

Picture of Dawn Marie, Stephen and Michael Michaud.

Photo of Randall, Melissa, Lonnie and Skyler Ledford.

Photo of Randall, Melissa, Lonnie and Skyler Ledford.

Photo of Randall, Melissa, Lonnie and Skyler Ledford.

Photo of Randall, Melissa, Lonnie and Skyler Ledford.

This was a hit and run by a trucker. Chris and his co-worker had parked along the shoulder on the southbound…

Photo of Joseph, Virginia & Wayne Knight and Inez Files.

Photo of Joseph, Virginia & Wayne Knight and Inez Files.

Photo of Joseph, Virginia & Wayne Knight and Inez Files.

Christine was like no other. She was a mother to all, a sister to all, a nurse to all, a shoulder…

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

NAFTA Open Border – Mexican Trucking DOES NOT Work. Bob and Marie Jennings – Grandparents David Michael Jennings – Grandson

Jeff And Angie were killed when a Wal-Mart truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his 80,000 pound big rig…

Cause of crash: A tractor-trailer drifted across the median of a four-lane highway into oncoming traffic, striking the front of Jeannette’s…

Passed on July 5th 2009 in Gainsville, TX. Casey was a funny, smart and a painfully handsome young man, who loved…

Passed on July 5th 2009 in Gainsville, TX. My dad was a good dad and Papa who was always there for…

Roger and Audrey Herron 4 days before being rear ended by semi. Audrey Herron sustained permanent injuries.

Barney was a fun loving man as well as a great dad and husband. He served his country in the U.S….

Photo of Joseph, Virginia & Wayne Knight and Inez Files.

Photo of Desiree and Amber Ferguson.

Photo of Richard and Robin Dunn.

Photo of Richard and Robin Dunn

Jeff And Angie were killed when a Wal-Mart truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his 80,000 pound big rig…

The speed limit needs to be lowered through the little town (New Baltimore) where this happened.

Jorge was 46, he left behind a son and 3 step-sons, a wife, a mom, and several other family members. He…