Chances are, you have probably encountered a tractor-trailer on the road. While many drivers may think truck drivers have a better view of their surroundings since their vehicle is high off the ground and heavily equipped, that is not the case. Although truckers have a broader forward view and more oversized side-view mirrors than your …
A recent auto safety group believes tractor-trailers would be less likely involved in fatal crashes with side guardrails mounted between their tires. On the other hand, the trucking industry disagrees; explaining that technology that prevents crashes is a “better use of resources.” Under Federal law large trucks are required to have rear under ride guards …
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Truck companies are responsible for moving the vast majority of consumer goods around the country. That box of macaroni you buy at the grocery store got there on a truck. The fuel in your car got to the gas station on a truck. Even the house you live in was built using materials that wouldn’t …
Our government has a strict set of federal motor carrier safety regulations in place to ensure the trucking and transportation industries operate in a safe manner. One of the rules pertaining to how time on the road is recorded was recently updated to increase compliance. Under current laws, truck drivers are able to record their …
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It’s important that operators of commercial tractor-trailers get plenty of rest. Not only does having an adequate amount of rest help truckers avoid drowsy driving accidents, it also keeps them in compliance with federal hours of service laws that regulate how long a driver must rest each day and week they work. The problem is, …
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Earlier this month, Representative Reid J. Ribble of Wisconsin introduced a bill called “Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015” (H.R. 3488). HensonFuerst Attorneys has always stood up for truckers, who are often unfairly maligned, and for greater safety of our roadways. If this bill passes, it will hurt everyone. It will put bigger, …
After years of relative calm on the roads, 2015 is seeing a major increase in traffic deaths. According to an article in the News & Observer, deaths were up 14 percent and injuries were up 33% in the first six months of the year. If the trend continues, traffic deaths this year could exceed 40,000 …
North Carolina’s trucking industry is heavily regulated to help ensure the safety of both truck drivers and others who are commuting. Unfortunately, many trucking companies fail to adhere to these rules, which can too often lead to a serious North Carolina truck accident occurring. The recent collision between a tractor-trailer and an Amtrak train outside …
Safety Violations to Blame for North Carolina Truck Accident? Read More »
Drivers of commercial tractor trailers face long hours behind the wheel and if you’ve ever driven for an extended amount of time, you know how easily fatigue can set in. Unfortunately, driver fatigue is too often listed as one of the causes of truck accidents. Fatigue was recently listed as the cause of a North …
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August 15, 2013 Truck accidents are a serious risk on today’s highways, especially in North Carolina. In fact, the North Carolina department of Transportation found almost 9,000 North Carolina Truck Accidents were recorded in 2009 alone. These crashes resulted in 112 fatalities and another 2,567 people being seriously injured. Many citizens feel a large number …
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