Truck Accidents

Truck weigh stations, though sometimes viewed as inconvenient by drivers, are essential checkpoints that protect public safety and infrastructure. These facilities enforce transportation laws through weight limit monitoring and safety […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) work together to ensure consistent commercial vehicle safety standards across the United States. These federal tire […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) sets rules to keep transportation safe and efficient, including requiring reflective tape on commercial vehicles to make them easier to see. Reflective tape causes […]

A truck accident can change your life in an instant. If your accident resulted from trucking company negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical bills and other […]

A commercial truck driver must have certain qualifications to operate a large truck legally on our country’s roads. For several reasons, semi trucks and large commercial vehicles are more challenging […]

A truck’s weight on the road doesn’t just consist of the weight of the vehicle itself. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) includes the total weight of a truck when accounting […]

Electric trucks are becoming increasingly common on the road. Hopefully, you’ll never be harmed in an accident involving one. However, even if you’re a cautious motorist, collisions can occur due […]

Mansfield Bars, also known as underride guards, are critical safety features installed in the backs of large trucks to prevent smaller vehicles from sliding under them during a collision. These […]

Bobtailing in trucking refers to drivers operating a semi-truck without a trailer attached. This typically occurs when a trucker returns to base after a delivery, needs to travel between pick-up […]

Every year there are more than 8k truck accidents in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Sadly, many involve an injury or fatality that can forever change the lives of those […]