When a trucking company develops a consistent pattern of unsafe operating practices and begins to collect federal and/or state violations, that carrier will more than likely catch the attention of the FMCSA. In some cases, the agency will even...
How Will Federal Government Address Truck Driver Shortage?
In order to drive a tractor-trailer or other type of large commercial truck, the driver must possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The CDL is issued by the driver’s home state after he or she has passed rigorous testing requirements....
Why Jackknife Accidents Involving Tractor-Trailers are so Severe and Cause so Much Damage
Jackknife accidents are a type of tractor-trailer accidents in which the trailer of a truck skids and swings out to go past the cab, as the truck slows down. The two still connected parts resemble a jackknife handle and blade, forming a V at a...
Evidence Needed to Have a Viable Injury Claim in a Trucking Accident
Conclusive evidence is an elusive but vital prerequisite to establish fault in an automobile accident. Unfortunately, if you are the victim in a car or trucking accident, identifying and gathering evidence on your own can be an extremely...
6 Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents
An average passenger vehicle weighs in at roughly 4,000 pounds as against a big commercial truck that can weigh over 30,000 pounds. The weight and size of commercial trucks, along with the high speeds on the highways and other differences in...
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