New law passes in Wisconsin that protects truckers' identity

So far, 27 states have passed a bill that does not require truckers to take responsibility for shipping conditions if freight is compromised, reports the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. The newest state to join the ranks is Wisconsin, when the legislature was signed by Governor Scott Walker.

The bill was sanctioned alongside another regulation involving water dams and there part in contributing to the state's renewable energy recourses. Both laws were passed at a ceremony at fleet management firm Schneider National. Republican Senator Mary Lazich endorsed the two new bills and was present at the induction.

Governor Walker said this new law will aid the improvement of the trucking industry as it continues to grow despite difficult economic times, reports Wispolitics.com.

"This legislation protects motor carriers from the negligence or intentional acts of others and it will make our nation’s transportation services industry stronger in a recovering economy," he told the news source.

Contracts will no longer be obligated to identify the driver in the case of a neglect or intentional act on the trucker's haul, which will keep trucking safety high and will leave the responsibility to the fleet management company when an incident occurs.

New law passes in Wisconsin that protects truckers' identity

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011