Savannah officials debate allowing LNG trucks drive through the city

Many truck drivers have the added risk of transporting hazardous materials across the U.S. These professionals often receive extra training so that they are familiar with the supplementary standards and regulations associated with the increased danger.

Public officials in Savannah, Georgia recently released a plan that would allow trucks that transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) to run through a major street within the city, the Savannah Morning News reports. However, residents are concerned over the rushed timeline for the project and the poorly defined risks to public safety, among others.

The current plan is to begin sending out eight to 10 tanker trucks per day in late 2012 around the Southeast for use as an alternative fuel in heavy vehicles.

Residents were most concerned about the potential for accidents and terrorism. Furthermore, experts told the news source that a fire from an LNG truck accident could burn people from more than 700 feet away.

However, safety directors can help reduce the risk of errors by enrolling their employees in an online truck driver training course. This type of class can show drivers how to carefully operate their vehicle with hazardous materials within city limits.

By Andie Martin

Savannah officials debate allowing LNG trucks drive through the city

Thursday, February 10th, 2011