It is absolutely shocking new number of 18-wheeler accidents that happen because a big rig was stopped in the lane of traffic or parked inappropriately. The situation is particularly dangerous in that the majority of these types of accidents occur on major highways. That means that the other vehicles are traveling at highway speeds and […]
With the rise of major metropolitan cities and more of the country’s populace migrating to these areas for work and other benefits, the need for truck driving has become apparent. Trucks bring in goods every day on the highway and, in this vein, are largely connected to the national economy as a whole. However, although […]
In a terrible tragedy an 18-wheeler fell off the overpass at the intersection of US Highway 59 and the 610 Loop headed northwest in Houston. The accident occurred about midmorning and according to officials, the truck driver was headed north on US 59 and entering a ramp to travel in North Loop. Apparently the big […]
If you have been seriously injured in an 18-wheeler accident or if you have lost a family member due to a truck driver’s negligence, there’s a good chance that you will receive a call from an adjuster for the insurance company covering the trucking company and driver. It’s crucial to understand the 5 tactics adjusters […]
The federal government has designed their motor carrier safety website to better serve the public. The site now features content which is based upon who you are whether you are a consumer, motor carrier or professional truck driver. Additionally, the content is now organized based upon subject matter and is much more user-friendly. Consumers can […]
A professional truck driver is alleged to have been intoxicated at the time of a fatal drunk driving accident in Houston on Sunday. The crash happened during the weekend in early August, marking a tragic event for all involved. The car wreck occurred at about 10:30 Sunday evening on Cook Road near Beechnut. According to reports, the […]
In an era of “tort reform” and efforts at reducing safety regulations, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recently published a report detailing the actual costs of traffic accidents to Motor Carriers and other employers. Not surprisingly, the report suggests that employers who advocate safety policies end up saving money in the long run. Whether […]
Many truck accidents happen simply because the truck driver was following too closely to the traffic in front of them. Rear End Truck Wrecks and Following Distance A large percentage of semi-truck accidents occur because the truck driver fails to maintain a safe following distance, given the conditions on the roadway. It is no secret […]
On-the-job fatigue will be a factor in many accidents, but it becomes a more critical issue when it relates to 80,000-pound moving vehicles. There is little question that driving a big rig for hours and miles on end can be fatiguing to the truck driver. Every driver who has driven on trips can relate to […]
Sunday evening, a man from Magnolia was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a local woman. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at about 1 AM Sunday morning on state 105. The impact of the two vehicles was so severe it knocked over a Mitsubishi SUV, which […]
Recent article outlined the economic costs that the Houston community faces when the needed transportation infrastructure is not addressed in a timely manner. The conclusion, is that they are to address our highway system needs costs Houston-area jobs. Houston is a hub for transportation of goods across the United States whether by ship, semi-truck or […]
There has been an increasing trend of semi-truck accidents in the United States that catch fire. Unfortunately, big rigs that catch fire do not generate the same level of scrutiny that an investigation of a car fire would involve. Recently, the NTSB initiated an investigation regarding a FedEx tractor-trailer fire that involved striking a school […]
The Department of Transportation is set to require the use of speed limiters, which they call Electric Control Modules (ECM), on some 18-wheelers. In a March 2014 report regarding significant rulemaking, a new speed module rule may become applicable in October.
Everyone has driven down a Texas highway and has been forced to avoid a semi truck hauling an “oversize load”. The reality is that oversize loads are dangerous to the truck driver and also to the general public. Texas has certain limitations in size and weight that, when exceeded, will require an oversized load permit. […]
A recent report published in the Houston Chronicle online publication, Chron.com contains an account of an 18-wheeler accident that happened Wednesday night on FM 528. The report suggests that Joseph Robinson, who was killed in this tragic crash, was speeding in the westbound lane of FM 529. That analysis apparently came from the Harris County […]
Highways are jammed in every major city across the United States because of a truck accident involving a jackknifed big rig. The tractor-trailer will frequently roll over and spill diesel fuel on the highway. There is a point of no return when a trailer travels at a speed greater than the tractor. It is this […]
A FedEx truck driver was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of at least one person and injured others in Baytown, Texas. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Baytown Police Department and investigators are investigating the crash to determine the cause, which occurred about noon on the 8500 block of North Texas […]
Recent developments in expert witness selection for a trucking accident lawsuit have served to clarify what is required of an attorney handling a case for personal injury victim. Texas courts have largely followed federal courts in analyzing when an expert may testify and when an expert should be excluded. There are four individual factors that […]
Professional truck drivers while driving a big rig are statutorily precluded from using a mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle under certain conditions. The mobile telephone rule went into effect January 3, 2012. Despite its implementation in an effort to protect communities, truck drivers continue to violate the rules that apply to mobile […]
Another Houston big truck accident occurred this morning during rush hour traffic on Interstate 10 and Gregg Street. The crash snarled traffic for hours this morning. The two main traveled lanes and the shoulder lane of Interstate 10 were blocked, and the intersection of Gregg Street at the underpass was also shut down. Photographs of […]
The recent announcement that the DOT is proposing new requirements for drug and alcohol testing to be disclosed for commercial truck drivers is a great step forward for highway safety. Under the new rule, a clearinghouse would be established that includes all commercial driver’s license holders, making it much easier for motor carriers to learn […]
