As a response to COVID-19 and the growing truck driver shortage in the United States, the White House implemented new regulation changes for semi-truck drivers. These changes waive: Hours-of-service limits Strict CDL renewals and related requirements Age restrictions However, with these waivers put in place, road users are at risk of getting into truck accidents. […]
If you got injured in a tractor-trailer collision, and you want to hold the at-fault party accountable for the harm you suffered, here are five things you should know about filing a truck accident case: You Can Pursue Each of Your Injury Related Losses The types of damages you can recover depend on your situation, […]
Large trucks, or tractor-trailers, are responsible for shipping over 71% of all goods across the U.S. each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. To achieve this volume, truckers can spend up to 14 consecutive hours with few breaks. In fact, truck drivers spend so much time on the road that the Federal Motor Carrier […]
Trucks are powerful vehicles that haul heavy cargo across the U.S., but there are limits to what they can carry. Unfortunately, some trucking companies and truck drivers try overloading a Truck to transport more cargo in fewer trips to lower transportation costs and increase profits. Overloading a truck goes against the ethics of the logistics industry and […]
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claims thousands of lives every year. Texting and driving is among the most common forms of driver distraction and can lead to some of the most severe collisions—especially when commercial truck drivers are involved. Semi-trucks require much larger distances to stop due […]
The truck driver will almost always deny liability whenever a truck accident happens. The truck driver and the trucking company will blame the other motorist in most cases because truck accidents usually result in severe injuries. Medical treatment can easily cost the insurance companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation—and they don’t want to […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that modern technologies could minimize truck accidents, as well as grievous injuries. It notes that with backup cameras, collision avoidance systems, and built-in GPS tools, motorists can drive more safely than ever before. In the long run, this could reduce the number of collisions each year. However, the […]
According to the most recent information from the American Trucking Associations (ATA), in 2018, the trucking industry was short 60,800 drivers, with that number expected to swell to 160,000 by 2028. This truck driver shortage puts pressure on drivers to drive fast, perform more deliveries, and work longer shifts. Unfortunately, each of these things can […]
Here are the two main differences between interstate and intrastate trucking: Interstate trucking is when a vehicle transports goods between two or more states. Intrastate trucking means that a vehicle only transports goods within one state. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made some changes to who can operate a large truck. It […]
Preventing truck accidents requires: Acknowledging the truck driver perspective All parties avoiding dangerous habits on the road Following all applicable traffic laws Promoting safety and education for all motorists Welcome Truck Drivers. Working with truckers, bus drivers and commercial vehicle operators to better understand the industry, eliminate preventable accidents, and reduce lawsuits through education of […]
