A Grover Hill truck driver has received a national award for trucking safety after successfully driving his tractor-trailer for four years without a single accident, according to a recent article in the Times-Bulletin.
The driver received the award from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), an organization for truck drivers who own and drive their own tractors instead of working for a trucking company. The organization presents safety awards to members who meet certain milestones in safe truck operation, such as going for specified numbers of years without having an accident.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, but it has members all over the United States and in Canada. The organization promotes and encourages truck driver safety, and also provides information on other aspects of running an independent trucking business. Many of these, like hours of service and maintenance rules, also affect truck driver safety, either directly or indirectly.
Most truck drivers are professionals who take safety seriously, both for their own sake and for the sake of others on the road. When a driver becomes distracted, fatigued, or pushed beyond safe limits, however, serious injuries can result. At Page Law, our experienced Missouri truck accident attorneys are dedicated to investigating the details of each case we handle and holding any negligent parties accountable for their actions. If you’ve been injured in a truck crash, call us today at (314) 322-8515 for a free and confidential consultation.
