Truck Accident

Next year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to propose new rules that affect automatic electronic braking systems (AEBs), electronic logging devices (ELDs), and roadside inspections. It will seek public comment about amending regulations to require every truck operating in interstate commerce to carry an electronic device that would transmit a unique identification…

Daimler Trucks North America recently conducted a second recall of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) products after an undetected leaky valve stem was discovered. The new recall was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and involved at least some of the 10,359 FCCC units that were recalled in September of this year.…

There is a reason why people in parking lots are advised not to move around vehicles that are in the process of backing out of parking spaces. Even though drivers are supposed to constantly check their mirrors and blind spots before reversing, accidents happen, and drivers are not as aware of their surroundings as many…

When it comes to being safe on the roads, you can only control your own actions. You can stay to the right unless you are passing, follow speed limit signs, wear your seat belt, and signal when you want to turn or merge. Be staying awake and aware, you may be able to avoid being…

The aim of the truck lane restrictions is generally to separate trucks from cars and other vehicles to reduce traffic congestion. There are several considerations: Truck drivers tend to drive fast because the more deliveries they make, the more money the drivers earn. Trucks usually have more difficulty taking turns and more difficulty climbing steep…

The main job of a trucking/freight broker is to help a shipper find someone who has the skills to transport the load. The broker works connects the shipper with the company that hauls the load. The broker should monitor the delivery, so the shipper (the company with the responsibility for sending the load) is informed…

Truck drivers often work very long hours. Many times, the trucking companies that hire truck drivers pressure drivers to make deliveries based on unreasonable or changing schedules, which in turns affects the truckers sleep schedules. A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver. Not all driver fatigue is related to overtime work or changing schedules. Many…

Driving a truck for a living is job as stressful as it is lucrative. With frequent loading, long hours, and plenty of time away from home, it is certainly not for the faint of heart, especially when considering the sheer size of most trucks means it is no easy task to drive and maneuver them.…

Here in Tennessee, there is no shortage of commercial motor vehicles on the road. Tractor trailers are often driving alongside us, whether they are delivering product nearby or simply passing through. Truck drivers face many unique challenges compared to those who drive standard-sized vehicles and this, unfortunately, means human error is both more common and…

There are a variety of commercial trucks on the roads of Chattanooga. Tractor-trailers are the largest trucks on the roads, and are often involved in some of the most tragic accidents, but they are not necessarily the biggest risk. You may be more likely to get into a wreck with a utility truck than an…