Truck Safety Record That Was Walmart's Pride Now Under Scrutiny
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Walmart, which long has prided itself on the efficiency and safety of its massive trucking fleet, faces questions about both following a high-profile crash involving one its trucks that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed another performer riding with him on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday.
The driver, Kevin Roper, 35, had been awake for more than 24 hours prior to the early-morning crash, according to a criminal complaint in which he was charged with vehicular homicide and assault. He was freed on $50,000 bond and set to appear in court Wednesday.
Walmart said in a statement that it believed its driver was in compliance with federal regulations requiring no more than 11 hours of driving during shifts no longer than 14 hours period, followed by 10 hours of rest.
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