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Originally Posted by TheOnlyBilko
......Obviously kill a lot of people and in 1 month had SEVENTY VIOLATIONS!!!! 70!!!! ......
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There isn't a logbook out there that would pass scrutiny without some violations. 70 is probably but I think that is being presented in a fairly sensationalist way. I have good friends who own/operate, play by the rules, and still dread the highway patrol.
This is an industry that for years has had operators running with two logbooks. Drivers were pretty upset recently when electronic logbooks started gaining momentum.
My opinion is he will get some time, 4-6 yrs maybe, partly to send a message to the industry and partly for his part in the tragedy. Unfortunately I don't think a federal pen is the right place for him but anything over 2 years puts him there.
I feel terribly for the families who can't find compassion in their hearts. They need to move forward for their own well being. Holding on to angry thoughts towards this guy will only hurt them in the long run. Forgiveness is hard but it frees you more than anything. They are the ones who need help right now, I think the driver will do fine as he is accepting his fate and responsibilities.