Truck drivers need to go through a detailed training and education program to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). A CDL is important since driving large trucks require a significant level of sk...
Autonomous Trucks Coming to the US – Are They Safe?
Self-driving vehicles are among the most talked about technologies today. Automotive and tech companies like Google, Apple, Toyota, Ford, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.ai, and many others are investing heav...
Regulations Regarding Transporting Oversized and Overweight Loads
Transport of oversized and overweight loads are highly regulated in most states. The strict regulation is mainly due to the dangers with transporting heavy loads on the roads. Federal and state bodies...
What are Underride and Override Truck Accidents?
Semi-trucks (18 wheeler) accidents are inherently dangerous since trucks are significantly larger as compared to passenger vehicles. Most serious truck accidents involve serious injuries. Underride an...
Truck Drivers & DUI
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the US. Despite the strict limitations and harsh punishments for drunk driving, these incidents are still taking place. Recent ...
What Do I Do After a Truck Accident?
The sheer size and weight of a truck make it the most dangerous vehicle on the road. Truck accidents almost always result in serious injuries, even death in some cases. In the United States, truck dri...
What Type of Insurance Truckers Must Have
Transporting cargo and freight throughout the US highways and neighborhoods is a risky businesses. Even if the carrier and driver follow all the safety precautions mandated by federal agencies, they c...
How Distracted Driving Increases Truck Accident Rates
Commercial cargo trucks are incredibly big and heavy when loaded to full capacity. When cruising at a high speed on the highways, it can be very difficult to bring these vehicles to an abrupt stop. Th...
Highest Truck Accident Lawsuit Verdicts & Settlements
Truck accidents can be devastating for the unfortunate victims who are involved and the family members who must pick up the pieces. When a truck loaded with cargo goes out of control, it can easily ru...
Commercial Truck Safety Standards
Commercial trucks are massive vehicles that are built with heavy, sturdy metals that can easily demolish nearly any other vehicle. When filled with cargo they can weigh over 5 to 10 tons, and heavy tr...