News reports indicate crossing lights were flashing, gates were down and cars were stopped when trucker “got distracted” and drove rig into path of train. Looks like just a property damage claim, but lots of damage to adjacent houses and no doubt a huge environmental clean up, the truck liability claim amount ought to get the attention of an underwriter. With all of the current legislation demanding 2 man locomotive crews, perhaps states and insurers should require 2 man crews in truck cabs. Just think of the resulting job creation opportunities
News reports indicate crossing lights were flashing, gates were down and cars were stopped when trucker “got distracted” and drove rig into path of train. Looks like just a property damage claim, but lots of damage to adjacent houses and no doubt a huge environmental clean up, the truck liability claim amount ought to get the attention of an underwriter. With all of the current legislation demanding 2 man locomotive crews, perhaps states and insurers should require 2 man crews in truck cabs. Just think of the resulting job creation opportunities