Truck Safety Coalition

09/05/2026

On September 5, 2021, we remember William and the life forever changed by his loss.

William and his partner, Kymber, were traveling in a pickup truck being towed behind a semi-truck when the semi made a last-minute lane change without warning. William was unable to maintain his path behind the semi, causing the pickup truck to flip.

William was ejected from the truck and killed.

Kymber survived with minimal physical injuries, but she lost her partner—a wound that can never truly heal. William also left behind their four children. Their family will never be the same.

William’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the responsibility that comes with operating a large commercial vehicle. Lane changes should never be last-minute or unpredictable. Commercial drivers must make deliberate, controlled maneuvers, communicate their intentions, and understand how their actions can affect the vehicles around them.

Safe trucking means recognizing that every decision behind the wheel can have consequences far beyond the cab.

Today, we remember William. We stand with Kymber and their four children, and we honor a life taken far too soon.

09/04/2026

In 2017, Connor was on his way home from what had been one of the most special weekends of his short life. He was among 89 people traveling in 21 vehicles when traffic came to a standstill on I-95 South because of an earlier collision.

Then, an 80,000-pound semi-truck traveling approximately 70 mph slammed into Connor’s vehicle.

The truck driver had passed multiple roadside digital message boards warning: “SLOW DOWN! CRASH AHEAD!” Yet he never attempted to slow down before striking the stopped traffic.

Connor did not die instantly. He suffered in his vehicle, struggling to breathe as his body began to shut down in the minutes that followed.

Connor should have had a lifetime ahead of him. Instead, his family has been left to live with an unimaginable loss.

Connor’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of why truck safety must include preventing high-speed collisions with stopped traffic. Drivers of large commercial vehicles must recognize and respond to roadway warnings, slow down when approaching congestion and crashes, and operate safely around vulnerable road users and stopped vehicles.

These crashes are preventable. Stronger safety standards, effective enforcement, and a culture that puts human lives ahead of schedules and convenience can save lives.

Today, we remember Connor “Peanut” Dzion. We remember his life, we stand with his family, and we continue to advocate for the changes needed to prevent another family from experiencing this kind of loss.

09/03/2026

FMCSA has made complaints filed to the National Consumer Complaint Database Public!! 👏👏

You can query complaints for a carrier by category, type, and topic for each complaint filed online at: https://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov/search-complaints

Bad-faith carriers beware. Coercion reports have become public. Let's hope Brokers are paying attention. Thank you Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

09/02/2026

On September 2, 2002, Orbie Wilburn was killed when a tired truck driver slammed his semi-truck into the rear of Orbie’s car, doing an estimated 75 mph. Orbie’s car, which was stopped behind another semi due to a stalled car on the highway, exploded on impact.

Orbie was a freshman at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and was on his way home to pick up some more clothes for school.

After the crash, it was revealed that the truck driver who crashed into Orbie’s car had repeatedly falsified logs and violated safety procedures, while the company he worked for turned a blind eye.

Orbie’s life was cut far too short. He left behind his parents, Linda and Gary, who have had to carry his absence for 24 years.

Orbie’s story reminds us that truck safety depends on more than individual drivers doing the right thing. Companies must be held accountable for unsafe practices, and federal safety rules must be enforced to prevent fatigued and unsafe drivers from being behind the wheel.

No family should have to lose a loved one because safety rules were ignored.

We remember Orbie today—and we continue working toward safer roads and a future where families like Orbie’s don't have to endure this kind of loss.

09/01/2026

TSC applauds U.S. Department of Transportation for cracking down on sham CDL schools 👏👏 All truck drivers MUST have the skills and knowledge to operate a large truck safety and sham CDL schools put EVERYONE at risk.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dot-shuts-down-110-truck-driving-schools-in-cdl-fraud-crackdown

08/31/2026

🌟 Thank You, The Law Firm for Truck Safety!

The Truck Safety Coalition is honored to recognize Law Firm for Truck Safety as a Champion Sponsor of our 4th Annual Gala, A Night to Celebrate Truck Safety.

Their commitment to truck safety extends far beyond their support of this event. By standing with TSC, they are helping strengthen our ability to support victims and survivors, elevate the voices of families, advance education and advocacy, and continue pushing for meaningful change on our roads.

We are incredibly grateful to Rena Leizerman & the Law Firm for Truck Safety for their generous investment in our mission and their continued commitment to safer roads.

Together, we’re Charting the Course for Safer Roads. 💙

08/31/2026

👏 Thank You, Gentry Locke Attorneys!

We’re proud to welcome Gentry Locke as an Advocate Sponsor of the Truck Safety Coalition’s 4th Annual Gala, A Night to Celebrate Truck Safety!

Partnerships like this help make our work possible—from supporting truck crash victims and survivors to advancing education, advocacy, and solutions that create safer roads for everyone.

Thank you, Gentry Locke, for investing in our mission and standing alongside the TSC community as we continue Charting the Course for Safer Roads.

We’re grateful for your partnership and support! 💙

08/31/2026

CRASH Board President Anna Guardipee is an inspired leader who IS making a difference for truck safety & Jenny Burton 💚💙

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/28/salem-woman-paralyzed-2019-crash-fights-capitol-hill-big-rig-regulations/

A crash killed her best friend and paralyzed her; now she is fighting to prevent the next tractor trailer tragedy.

08/28/2026

💙 Thank You, Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC!

The Truck Safety Coalition is incredibly grateful to recognize Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe as a Champion Sponsor of our 4th Annual Gala, A Night to Celebrate Truck Safety: Charting the Course for Safer Roads.

As a returning supporter of TSC, their generous $10,000 Champion sponsorship reflects a continued commitment to our mission and to the victims, survivors, and families at the heart of this work.

Longstanding partnerships like this help strengthen TSC's ability to advocate for meaningful change, elevate the voices of families, and continue working toward a future where fewer lives are devastated by preventable truck crashes.

We are deeply grateful to Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe for continuing to stand alongside the TSC community and stepping forward in such a significant way this year.

Thank you for continuing to Partner with Purpose and helping us chart the course for safer roads. 💙
📅 October 2, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Partner with Purpose. Chart the Course. Change Lives.

08/28/2026

💚 Thank You, McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA!

The Truck Safety Coalition is incredibly grateful to welcome back McGinn, Montoya, Love, Curry & Sievers as a Champion Sponsor of our 4th Annual Gala, A Night to Celebrate Truck Safety: Charting the Course for Safer Roads.

Their extraordinary $10,000 sponsorship represents a significant investment in TSC's mission and the victims, survivors, and families at the heart of our work.

As a returning sponsor, their continued and growing support demonstrates what meaningful partnership looks like—standing with our community year after year and helping provide the resources needed to advocate for lasting, lifesaving change.

We are deeply grateful to McGinn, Montoya, Love, Curry & Sievers for once again standing alongside TSC and stepping forward this year as a Champion.

Thank you for continuing to Partner with Purpose and helping us chart the course for safer roads. 💚
📅 October 2, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Partner with Purpose. Chart the Course. Change Lives.