Beelman Truck Co. v. Cosentino

The undisputed facts show that the plaintiff, Beelman Truck Company (Beelman), is an authorized interstate transporter of bulk commodities and hazardous waste. For the most part, the only hazardous waste transported by Beelman is contaminated soil. Beelman transports this material in semi-tractor trailer rigs known as “dump trucks.” To reduce the potential peril involved in transporting such dangerous matter, Beelman instituted several safety measures. First, Beelman lines its dump truck beds with a plastic liner to prevent contaminated soil from leaking out during transportation. Second, the…