6/5/09-Gov. Bob Riley signed into law a similar bill – SB136.

2/10/09-The House Public Safety Committee voted to advance a bill that would impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils. Trucking companies would be required to certify that haulers know how to load steel coils properly.
If signed into law, trucking companies would face fines up to $10,000 for not properly tying coils on the backs of trucks. Drivers would face up to $5,000 fines. Violators also would face the possibility of up to one year in jail.
Alabama law now allows for fines up to $2,000, and 30 days in jail.
The state’s Department of Public Safety also would be required to develop and publish proper load securement training standards.
If HB67 clears the House it would move to the Senate for further consideration.
For House bill status, call 334-242-7600. In Alabama, call 800-499-3052.

1/12/09-Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, prefiled a bill that would impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils. Trucking companies would be required to certify that haulers know how to load steel coils properly.
Trucking companies would face fines up to $10,000 for not properly tying coils on the backs of trucks. Drivers would face up to $5,000 fines. Violators also would face the possibility of up to one year in jail.
Alabama law now allows for fines up to $2,000, and 30 days in jail.
The state’s Department of Public Safety also would be required to develop and publish proper load securement training standards.
HB67 is in the House Public Safety Committee awaiting consideration once the regular session begins Feb. 3.
For House bill status, call 334-242-7600. In Alabama, call 800-499-3052.