If you have ever been involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, you might be wondering whether or not the truck’s operator was even qualified to be behind the wheel to begin with. In fact, driver...

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If you have ever been involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, you might be wondering whether or not the truck’s operator was even qualified to be behind the wheel to begin with. In fact, driver...
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Even under ideal driving conditions, the combined weight of the tractor, trailer, and payload is going to take more time to come to a stop than a...
In 2021, the trucking industry transported almost 75% of all cargo in the United States. In that same year, the trucking industry was worth a reported $876 billion. Without commercial trucking fleets and truck...
If you were recently involved in a Virginia truck accident, odds are you have no idea if the truck operator the freight company, or both, are responsible for your injuries. Truck accidents are multi-faceted and...
Anyone who has driven a commercial tractor-trailer for a living can tell you that it is not an easy job. Truck drivers are expected to drive extremely long distances and endure erratic sleep schedules. However, this is no excuse to drive...
Commercial trucks are a frequent sight on Virginia’s highways and roadways. These oversized shipping trucks serve several purposes. Some companies use these trucks to transport materials to and from work zones...
US government officials are abandoning their plans to mandate sleep apnea screening for tractor trailer drivers and train engineers. This decision could put millions of lives at risk, according to some safety advocates.
The Federal Railroad...
It is not easy for a car driver to navigate congested and/or wet roads. But imagine trying to do so when you are driving an enormous tractor trailer with a heavy load. This is very dangerous work, and truck drivers need to be well rested to do it...
Six trucking companies are seeking approval from the Federal Motor Carrieer Safety Administration (FMCSA) to use hair sample analysis instead of urine tests as part of the pre-employment screening process for truck drivers.
At this time, truck...
The administration of soon-to-be-president Donald Trump will decide the fate of a pending US government regulation that would limit the speed electronically of new tractor trailers.
Safety advocates were pinning their hopes on a decision on...
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