The company behind the commercial truck caught on camera driving dangerously on Highway 5A last week has had its licence suspended by the B.C. government.

In a press conference on Monday, Dec. 13, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming noted that the government had opened up an investigation following the dashcam footage going viral and coverage by the media.

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The majority of truck drivers are being safe and responsible he said and that they are professionals that are being relied on to make sure communities stay supplied.

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Among other safety measures the ministry has introduced are increased signage, winter road maintenance on Highway 3 and more law enforcement forces allocated to the highway.

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