Tag: truck accidents
Government officials are working to better enforce federal regulations in hopes of reducing the number of unsafe trucks –and truck drivers—on the roads. A recent crackdown has shut down three unsafe Texas-based trucking companies in 2022 alone, and experts believe that more shutdowns are on the way. Adversity Transport Inc….
Houston has long been lauded as one of the country’s worst cities to drive in, in part due to the never-ending traffic. New data from the American Transportation Research Institute shows that part of the problem is that Houston is one of the most bottlenecked cities in the country, accounting…
An empty 18-wheeler weighs roughly 35,000 pounds, and a fully loaded one can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This means that if they are in a collision with a car, which on average weighs between 3,000-4,000 pounds, the force of the impact could have extreme consequences. Truck drivers have…
A cluster of booming big cities, access to the coast, and stretches of long open roads make Texas a transportation mecca. But being a shipping metropolis comes with its challenges—and hazards. Texas has long been dubbed as one of the deadliest states to drive in, and the Dallas-Forth Worth area…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration oversees the trucking industry. Part of the Federal Highway Administration, the FMCSA is the lead government agency responsible for preventing truck accidents by regulating commercial motor vehicles and investigating violations. Unfortunately, the FMCSA found thousands of vehicles and drivers to be in violation of…
The onset of modern technology has disrupted the automotive world, with vehicles offering more safety and luxury features than ever before. But one major trend is concerning—the uptick in pickup trucks on the road. Even more alarming, not only are pickup trucks increasing in popularity—they’re increasing in size as well….
Every year The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance hosts an International Roadcheck, a 3-day inspection event that works to discover out-of-service violations and remove unsafe trucks and 18-wheelers from the roads. These vehicles are the backbone of the economy, so ensuring they operate safely is imperative, protecting drivers and fellow road…
Texas legislators are working to pass legislation called House Bill 19, also known as HB 19. This proposed legislation protects unsafe trucking companies from being held accountable for truck accidents caused by their negligence. If passed, HB 19 will shield trucking companies from responsibility when their negligent acts hurt and kill…
A coalition consisting of members of the Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH) Foundation, and Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT) who have been seriously injured in or lost loved ones to deadly truck accidents are calling on President Biden to reform the trucking industry. Calling themselves the Truck Safety…
The debate on whether to lower the age limit for interstate truck drivers has been in contention for two decades. However, a bipartisan group in Congress has drafted new legislation in addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pilot program in recent weeks to bring the issue back…
