Lorry overturns put heavy load risks in spotlight

Two recent lorry overturns have sharpened public concern about whether heavy loads are being properly balanced, declared and secured before they take to the country’s roads.

The crashes — one involving a vehicle transporting waste and another carrying containers — have generated discussion on how operators ensure vehicles are legally loaded, properly balanced and safe for public roads.

According to an industry leader who spoke to Barbados TODAY, managing cargo compliance is a complex challenge that relies heavily on practical experience, strict internal procedures and constant vigilance, especially when official documentation or classroom training falls short.