Supreme Court Allows Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers in Truck Crash Cases
Supreme Court Unanimous Decision Expands Freight Broker Liability When They Hire Negligent Drivers or Carriers The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that may dramatically change how truck accident lawsuits are pursued against freight brokers. In a unanimous decision issued in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, the Court determined that freight brokers […]
Alleged Illegal Immigrant Manvir Singh Arrested in Fatal Truck Crash
Semi-Truck Driver Charged in Deadly Northern California Hit-and-Run Crash A semi-truck driver accused of causing a deadly multi-vehicle crash near Lodi, California, is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say two people were killed and several others were injured in the collision. Update 5/21/26 11:00am: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE have requested that […]
Motorcycle Lane Splitting Laws in California vs. Other States
Motorcycle lane splitting – also referred to as “lane sharing” is one of the most debated traffic practices involving motorcycles in the US. From a liability and regulatory standpoint, the legal treatment of lane splitting varies dramatically across jurisdictions. Nowhere is that contrast more pronounced than in California, which stands alone in expressly legalizing the […]
Safest Trucking Companies in the US (2026 Guide)
When people search for the safest trucking companies in the US, they are usually looking for reassurance—either as consumers sharing the road with large commercial vehicles or as accident victims trying to understand whether a crash could have been prevented. The reality, however, is more nuanced than a simple ranking. Safety in the trucking industry […]
Which States Require Seatbelts on School Buses?
School buses transport nearly 25 million children daily across the United States. While some states mandate seat belts on school buses, the majority still do not require them, raising concerns about student safety in the event of an accident. The National Conference of State Legislatures estimates that nearly 25 million children ride in a school […]
Woman Killed in Mesa, AZ After Chain-Reaction Semi-Truck Crash on US 60
Mesa, Arizona – A tragic series of events following a collision with a commercial vehicle has left a woman dead on U.S. 60 in Mesa, Arizona, according to authorities. Initial Crash Involved Jeep and Commercial Vehicle The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2026, along the eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 just west […]
10 Largest Trucking Companies in the US
The largest trucking companies in the US play a critical role in the American economy, transporting more than 70% of the nation’s freight each year. These companies include package delivery carriers, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, full truckload carriers, and logistics companies that operate massive fleets of semi-trucks across the country. The trucking industry generates over $1 […]
What Do I Do After a Truck Accident?
Being involved in a truck accident can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. Large commercial trucks can cause severe injuries, major vehicle damage, and complicated insurance claims. In the moments after a crash, many people are unsure what steps to take or how to protect themselves. If you’re in an ambulance right now, or at […]
Motorist Killed After Rear-End Collision With Semi-Truck on I-215 in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CA — A fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck on Interstate 215 in Riverside early Friday morning left one man dead and prompted an investigation by the California Highway Patrol. The incident highlights the serious dangers involved in collisions with large commercial trucks and why victims’ families often seek guidance from […]
Fatal Wrong-Way Semi-Truck Crash North of Fort Collins, CO
A fatal head-on collision involving a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 287 has left one man dead and another driver seriously injured, underscoring the dangers of commercial truck accidents in Northern Colorado. A 21-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning after a semi-truck traveling the wrong direction collided head-on with a passenger vehicle north of Fort […]
