The trucking industry is vital for intra-state and inter-state commerce in Texas and elsewhere. Many large trucks are utilized to ship or deliver goods from one destination to another. Whether it is a short or long distance, truckers are required to follow federal...

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Truck driver fatigue leads to drowsy driving crashes
It is important for everyone to get enough sleep. Not only is it good for our health, but it is essential for keeping us and others safe during daily activities, including driving. Truckers must be especially careful to get enough sleep, as a semi-truck crash can...
Truck accidents can cause catastrophic damage
With so many vehicles on the road throughout the United States, numerous accidents can occur. However, because not all of the vehicles are the same size or the same weight, the damage incurred is not always the same. For example, an accident between two cars can be...
Who to hold responsible following a truck crash
Semi-truck drivers are more important than ever, with today’s supply shortages and increasing demand for consumer goods. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons there simply are not enough semi-truck drivers in Houston and across the U.S. available to deliver goods to...
How does sleep deprivation impact truckers?
Sleep deprivation plays a major role in crashes related to drowsiness. Drowsiness occurs for many reasons, but regardless of its cause, it can increase a driver's chances of getting involved in a collision by a large margin. This is even riskier for those in the...
A look at the latest statistics on truck accidents
Since semi-trucks weigh many times more than other vehicles on the road, they typically have disastrous consequences when colliding with cars. Over the years, the trends related to large truck accidents change a little bit in a few areas. One thing that does not...
Use safe driving practices around semi-trucks
A collision with a semi-truck can leave drivers with severe injuries. Drivers need to know how to share the road with large trucks so that they and their families will be safe. There are several factors people should consider when they drive around trucks. Know when...
Can you hold an employer responsible for a truck accident?
Having experienced a truck accident in Texas, you know just how devastating such incidents can be. The expenses associated with treating and recovering from any injuries you or passengers in your vehicle sustain (coupled with the costs needed to repair your vehicle)...
Semi accident in Orange causes subsequent collision
Many people in Houston may view a motor vehicle accident as a singular event (and oftentimes, it indeed is). However, there may be cases when a crash results in a series of occurrences that continue to generate consequences long after the initial accident happens....
Trucker arrested for fleeing the scene of San Antonio accident
Most people in Houston may assume that those who drive professionally know more about the general "rules of the road" than most. It would make sense, then, for many to expect someone like a truck driver to remain at the scene of an accident involving their vehicle (as...