Harlene Labrum | August 26, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Commercial driving is a vital part of our economy, ensuring that goods reach every corner of the country. Operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requires special knowledge and skills, and commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than other motorists. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires drivers to obtain a commercial… read more
Harlene Labrum | November 6, 2023 | Truck Accidents
Shoulders on highways and interstates should not be used for parking or stopping by any motorist, including commercial truck drivers. Shoulders should be kept free for emergency situations that make a stop on the shoulder necessary. Unfortunately, large commercial trucks illegally parked on a shoulder can cause tragic accidents especially in bad weather, reduced visibility,… read more
Harlene Labrum | June 23, 2022 | Truck Accidents
The semi-trucks that travel the country hauling critical cargo are, by far, the most oversized vehicles on the highway. With millions of tractor-trailers traveling the United States’ highways every day, understanding the sheer mass of these large trucks can help the average motorist appreciate their raw power and, unfortunately, their ability to do catastrophic damage… read more