The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and safety advocacy groups challenged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's successful defense of changes to the trucking hours-of-service (HOS) regulations implemented two years ago, claiming the changes...
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Truck Driver Sleep Apnea and the Law
It’s critical for large truck drivers to stay alert on the road, as large trucks are more challenging to maneuver, take longer to stop, and could cause life-threatening injuries in an accident. To remain in top driving form, truckers must get adequate restful sleep....
1300 Trucks and other Commercial Vehicles Taken Out of Service Due to Critical Brake Related Violations
Brakes are an essential safety component on large trucks,made even more important because of their enormous size. Drivers, pedestrians, and other road users are seriously at risk when a truck fails to stop on time. When a truck's brakes malfunction, the driver may...
New NHTSA Data on Crashes Involving Vehicles using Autonomous Trucking Technology
The U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the initial round of data it has gathered through its Standing General Order issued last year. The initial associated reports summing up this information were also released as part of the Department...
Getting Drivers Onboard with In-Cab Cameras Still a Challenge in the Trucking Industry
From the perspective of a carrier, fleet in-cab cameras or dash cams have numerous advantages, including enhanced safety through improved driver instruction, protection against legal claims, and potential insurance savings. However, drivers may be apprehensive of...
Lack of Truck Parking is a Huge Safety Issue
Although it is commonly known that the trucking industry is now experiencing a workforce deficit, did you realize that it is also experiencing another kind of scarcity that is equally concerning? No place to park The trucking industry is presently experiencing a...
Tired Truck Drivers – Hours of Service Still A Top Issue In The Trucking Industry
Commuters on major highways have long been worried for their safety when sharing the road with an 18-wheeler or other big truck. Part of the fear comes from tired or impaired truck drivers behind the wheel of semis on the road with you. That fear is well founded as...
$375,000 Recovery When the Driver Had Only $25,000 of Insurance. How Did We Do It?
We were hired to represent a young man seriously injured in a bicycle accident. The crash happened at an intersection. As our client was in the intersection, a car turned left in front of him, violated his right-of-way and caused the crash. Our client sustained...
Study Reveals Drivers in Kansas City Area As Among The Safest in the Country
Car and other traffic accidents have are one of the major causes of injuries and fatalities in the United States - including in Kansas City. However, according to the 2014 Best Drivers Report of Allstate Insurance Company, drivers in both Kansas City, Kansas and...
Kansas City Mother Sues Bar and Driver over Son’s Wrongful Death
Impaired driving is a concern throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and the rest of Kansas. Many intoxicated drivers believe think are still able to drive their vehicle without a problem. When drunk drivers are on the road, their reactions are slower than they...