Tag: truck accident
Trucking has long been an integral part of the American economy. The U.S. Census stated in 2019 that more than 3.5 million people were employed as truck drivers nationwide, making it one of the most popular professions in the country, and the American Trucking Association estimated that registered trucks traveled…
The identities of the victims of last night’s fatal crane accident in Beaumont have been confirmed. The driver was 37-year-old Sarfaraz Karowadia, and his passenger was 42-year-old Altaf Kasowadia. The men, both of whom were from Friendswood, were driving westbound on I-10 on Thursday when the pickup truck they were…
Trucking is one of the most significant components of the U.S. economy. Composed of over 3.5 million truck drivers, the trucking population moves 10.5 billion tons of goods annually, accounting for over two-thirds of American freight. Driving a truck is no small feat, either. The average 18-wheeler weighs 35,000 pounds—and…
