Over-The-Road Trucker Run Over By Another Over-The-Road Driver; Killed [Pier 400 Los Angeles Port – 15 February 2022]
Sadly, we understand from a typically very reliable source that an over-the-road truckman was run over and killed by another over-the road driver last night at approximately 7:30 PM at Pier 400 (APMT) Los Angeles port.
The report indicates that the victim was out of his cab in/around the RTG stacks; likely an unauthorized pedestrian.
Drivers: Please stay in your tractors!
Terminal Operators: Please implement and enforce effective rules of the road!
APMT’s Pier 400 has established terminal safety rules directed expressly towards over-the-road truckers. Within those rules, staying in the cab of their tractors [designated areas excepted] leads the lineup of requirements. Here’s a link: