Back-to-back truck crashes involving Navy missiles ammunition spotlight transportation system

http://www.nj.com/ ^ | 10/5/01 | By MATT KELLEY

[freedomnews]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two trucks hauling weapons for the military -- including a load of Navy missiles -- crashed within 14 hours, raising new concerns about a system that makes 42,000 ammunition deliveries a year.

The Army's Military Traffic Management Command, which oversees the shipments, had already tightened security not only because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks but also in response to a report that criticized security lapses, spokesman John Randt said.

[tray-sea]

things that make you go hmmmmmmm...

[yikes]

things that make you go hmmmmmmm...

I had the feeling today as I was out and about that there is a heightened pace to things. Call it woman's intuition, but I do feel uneasy.

[toddst]

Having just gotten off I-75 a few hours ago I am reminded that many over-the-road trucks are setting a high-intensity pace that I believe is excessive. I would rather see a 65 mph speed with missiles (and other loads) arriving intact, as opposed to what's been happening.

[World'sGoneInsane]

Great excuse here , I assume he knew what he was hauling.

I guess we should be thankful it was NOT McDonalds, fry your groin temperature?! Should we also assume that cellphones and CB's are banned from these vehicles?! :o

[World'sGoneInsane]

Great excuse here , I assume he knew what he was hauling.

I guess we should be thankful it was NOT McDonalds, fry your groin temperature?! Should we also assume that cellphones and CB's are banned from these vehicles?! :o

[jwalsh07]

I hauled a tractor trailer full of ammo and weapons from the arsenal in Arkansas to Ft Hood, Texas once when I was in the Army. I was armed, my shotgun was armed and we were escorted by MP's. Times have changed apparently, but perhaps we should go back to the old way for a bit, eh?

[concerned about politics]

The trucking companies must comply with safety and security regulations, such as having two drivers in the truck to keep each other awake and alert,

So, a-duh, were were the extra drivers, aye?

Things that also make ya wanna say "humph, go figure!"