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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 5 months ago
Jason Rivenburg (35) was shot and killed in his truck in South Carolina on March 5,2009 in an abandoned gas station that was frequently used as a rest area. From our tragic loss we are hoping to create and pass "Jason's Law." The purpose of Jason's Law is to provide secure areas along our nation's highways for truck drivers to rest and/or wait to unload their trucks. Please help us to bring this issue to the attention of our legislators so that we may save another family from enduring such pain. Jason leaves behind his son,(2) his wife,and soon to be delivered twins. We the undersigned,are requesting that the U.S. Government enact legislation that will protect truck drivers within the United States. We are requesting that truck stops be required to have adequate lighting and cameras and businesses be required to provide a secure common area for them to wait to unload.

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Reached 10,000 supporters

August 23, 2010

July 1, 2010

The momentum behind Jason's Law is growing because you are refusing to let this issue fade away. Please call your local representative today and demand they support safe rest areas for every truck driver on our roads.

October 21, 2009

I am spending my days tracking down legislators to ensure they understand why safe parking is not optional for drivers. Please email your local representative today to demand they sponsor the safety measures outlined here.

March 13, 2009

We hit one hundred signatures today. Post the link to your Facebook page right now so we can keep the momentum going.

Reached 1,000 supporters

March 13, 2009

Reached 100 supporters

March 11, 2009

15 Comments

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Anthony McCarthy
10 years ago Featured

I too have had problems finding a safe haven in many states, and it seems no one care that these trucks have to sleep along side the road.

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Christy Matson
10 years ago Featured

All driver's should be provided parking accommodations by the receiver. How many more have to be killed, injured and/or maimed before something is done? My Dad was just recently shot after being turned away from parking at his receivers property!

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Anne Springer
10 years ago Featured

As a female former long haul trucker, this is a priority issue. Truckers should not live in fear of being assaulted if they run out of hours and need to find parking - it should be available in every community.

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Natalie Grover
11 years ago Featured

This law needs passed! Truckers need protection while delivering goods to our stores and the manufacturers.

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Les Reese
11 years ago Featured

Been driving a truck since 1991 and would love to see this law passed. God Bless Jason's family.

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Jim Kennedy
12 years ago Featured

Although I'm currently in Canada, I have my U.S. citizenship and my CDL. Thank you and I hope this gets more attention.

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Bradley capps
10 years ago

Need to pass Carrie fire arms in all states

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Theresa Bailey
10 years ago

My son is a truck driver and has been jumped numerous times at several truckstops. He needs to be able to carry his weapon to protect himself. All truckers should have the right to carry weapons for self protection, this world is getting worse day by day. Our truckers keep our lives running and they should have the right to protect their own lives.

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