Trucker awareness campaign aimed at preventing bridge and tunnel strikes

The Eastern Transportation Coalition, representing 20 states and D.C., has launched a campaign urging truckers to verify their vehicle height before traveling to prevent costly bridge and tunnel strikes. Drivers must account for both trailer height and cargo load to avoid accidents and infrastructure damage.

Washington — Truckers should verify their vehicle’s height – trailer and load included – before traveling, the Eastern Transportation Coalition says in a new campaign aimed at preventing bridge and tunnel strikes. The coalition, a partnership between 20 states and the District of Columbia, cites a…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.