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Blind Spots on a Commercial Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Large commercial vehicles fill our roads. Driving alongside them can be scary when 18-wheelers can weigh 40 tons and move at 65 mph or more. You wonder if they even...
truck inspection

What is included in a Truck Inspection?

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates commercial motor vehicles that operate on U.S. roads. To improve safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other regulatory bodies conduct truck...
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How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Work?

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
The trucking industry plays a pivotal role in our country’s economy. According to the American Trucking Association’s 2022 report, commercial trucks transported 11.46 billion tons of freight, representing 72% of the...
delivery truck being loaded by workers stacking boxes

How Is Liability Determined in a Delivery Truck Accident?

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Online shopping is a dominant force in many people’s lives, leading to a substantial increase in delivery trucks on our roads. And just as any other vehicle on the road,...
18-Wheeler Accidents on I-49

Texas Truck Insurance Requirements

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Collisions with commercial trucks usually cause extensive injuries to the drivers of other vehicles. Texas state laws require commercial trucks to take out insurance coverage to help compensate people who...
yellow truck

Understand the Blind Spots on a Commercial Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Large commercial vehicles fill our roads. Driving alongside them can be scary when 18-wheelers can weigh 40 tons and move at 65 mph or more. You wonder if they even...
Sue Trucking Companies

New Laws Make It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Concerns about the trucking industry's influence on legislation that restricts crash victims' capacity to sue trucking corporations and caps plaintiff compensation have been expressed in response to recent legislative developments...
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Texas Has Expanded Its Trucking Laws

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Texas, which is renowned for its extensive highway system and thriving trucking industry, recently passed new legislation aimed at raising the bar for commercial vehicle safety. Three new laws that...
semi truck

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A SEMI-TRUCK DRIVING POORLY

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Semi-trucks are one of the most dangerous vehicles on our highways. The negligent operation of a semi-truck is even more dangerous than a car because of its sheer weight and...
semi truck

WHY TRUCK ACCIDENTS ARE MORE COMMON NOW

Commercial Vehicle FAQ
Truck accidents are more common now than they have been in the past. There has been a major increase in the number of truck accidents over the last five years as a...