A driver who apparently fell asleep at the wheel is being blamed for a truck accident that happened early this morning on Interstate 5. The big rig rolled over and partially blocked the highway, which snarled traffic for hours. According to reports, the semi-truck rollover resulted in the injury of a passenger of the big […]
Semi-truck driving and safety depend on the physical condition of the trucker and statistics regarding the physical state of the semi-truck driver are very important. In fact, this information is much more difficult to uncover – particularly in this day and age of numbers and data. What follows is what I am able to share. […]
A big rig driver was killed Thursday evening on US 59 near the Grand Parkway. Apparently, the trucker had pulled his vehicle off the roadway and was inspecting his tractor and trailer with a flashlight when he stepped into a lane of traffic. A car passing by, headed south on US 59, struck the truck […]
Because of the risks associated with 80,000-pound vehicles on roadways at highway speeds, the truck accident regulations include programs designed to prevent accidents and injuries from substance abuse by truckers, specifically alcohol or drug use by truck drivers. Section 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provides guidance for motor carriers that employ truck […]
A dump truck rollover completely shut down Interstate 10 headed east this morning. The truck accident shut down the freeway for almost three hours in the eastbound direction. Apparently, the dump truck driver attempted to avoid another vehicle and rolled his truck. It took over two hours to upright the truck, allowing the highway to […]
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its expanded Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). This DOT Program helps companies hire safe truck drivers by providing valuable screening information. This is a win-win-win-win proposition. Employers can easily determine which drivers are the safest and most responsible. The general public gets safer roads. Drivers with good […]
Caution is advised for truckers traveling in Cleveland on US Highway 59. This caution for truckers travelling in Cleveland on US Highway 59 is not without reason. The US Highway 59 roadway is a much-talked-about place, albeit for the wrong reasons. High-density traffic and frequent vehicular accidents are primarily responsible for the negative publicity. Recently, […]
Expert Legal Guidance at No Cost | Updated October 2025 If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you’re likely facing one of the toughest times of your life. Medical bills may pile up, you may be out of work, and insurance companies may already be contacting you. The last thing you need is to […]
A tragic accident recently took the life of a man in Montgomery County last night. A Nissan Sentra apparently struck an 18-wheeler, spun out of control, and was then struck by another big rig. The fatal 18-wheeler accident happened on East Boulevard near the intersection of Troy Highway, according to reports. No information has been […]
