Blog: Truck Accidents

Even the most skilled and experienced truck driver can have difficulty on the road, especially in inclement weather. Wet road conditions, even conditions from slight downpours, can cause serious hazards for drivers. Hydroplaning, the situation when a vehicle slides uncontrollably on a wet surface, can be particularly dangerous for truck drivers. When an 18-wheeler hydroplanes, […]

Accidents between cars and large trucks frequently result in serious injuries for the car drivers and passengers. However, truck accidents involving hazmat trucks can be especially dangerous. For that reason, even victims who feel fine directly after accidents with hazmat tankers may want to seek legal representation. What Makes a Crash with a Hazmat Truck […]

Trucks and cars must share the roads, but when they get into crashes, trucks have clear advantages. Not only are trucks heavier than other vehicles, they also sit much higher off of the ground, causing them to be more protected in truck accidents. Sometimes, a truck’s high profile can result in a truck underride accident, […]

Delivery truck accidents have been on the rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stressed drivers cannot focus, more deliveries are needed than ever, and some truckers are exempt from federal safety rules. Drivers may not realize the higher level of risk that they accept when they get on the road. Delivery trucks are heavy and […]

Technology changes frequently, improving different industries across the globe, including commercial truck drivers and the companies that employ them. Modern day vehicles come with effective safety equipment and eco-efficient motors that lower harmful emissions, keeping the average person safe and saving them money. These positive results not only translate well in the trucking industry but […]

Trucking accidents increase during the spring because of changes in road and weather conditions. You could be involved in a trucking accident during any time of the year, but accidents tend to increase in the warmer months due to more drivers and pedestrians on the roads. It is important to know how to maneuver your […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that is has doubled its minimum rate for random controlled substances testing to 50 percent of the average number of commercial motor vehicle drivers, effective January 1. This comes after the results of the 2018 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey, in which the positive rate for […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) delayed the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule an additional two years to 2022. Originally expected to be implemented nationally in February 2020, the ELDT rule would work as mandatory safety and training guidelines for new truck drivers across the country, an occupation where there is no formal […]

A recent traffic incident in Philadelphia highlighted an ongoing crisis with the city’s sanitation trucks. A driver was behind the wheel of a 32-foot-long truck on Pine Street, with two workers collecting recyclables from street curbs. It was raining at the time and the slow-moving truck created a line of traffic. A driver in a […]

Marijuana may be somewhat or completely legal in multiple states across the nation, but it remains a huge concern for employers in the trucking and transportation industries. In fact, fleet operators have begun looking at ways to drive out those who are intoxicated by marijuana and other drugs when on the clock. Their methods of […]