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Federal regulations require commercial truck drivers to take regular rest breaks, not work more than a certain number of hours in a row, and not exceed a certain number of weekly work hours. The idea behind these and other related rules is to ensure that truckers get...
In many ways, accidents involving a large truck are like accidents involving smaller passenger vehicles. Basically, if the truck driver is responsible for the accident, then they or their insurance carrier will have to pay compensation to the victims according to...
Each of the 50 states and the federal government have enacted strict regulations intended to ensure that over-the-road trucks operating on their highways are following up-to-date safety practices. If a trucking company is found to have violated one or more of the...
Texas car accidents can occur for a variety of different reasons, but studies have shown that a vast majority of those reasons fall under one category: driver error. When you become a licensed driver in Texas, you implicitly agree to follow all traffic laws and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...