Tag Archives: trucking industry news
The Dangers of Ice and Snow Atop Semi-trailer Trucks
Peter Morano of Aurora, Illinois is lucky to be alive. Last Monday Morano was driving to the day care center his wife owns when what he describes as a “white bomb” hit his car. The white bomb was a sheet … [Read more]
New Rule Aims to Reduce Truck Accidents Involving Intermodal Transport
A new regulation, the Intermodal Equipment Final Rule, will be enforced as of December 17, leaving some companies scrambling to make sure they are in compliance. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the new rule: adopts regulations … [Read more]
NHTSA Extends Truck Safety Regulation
In a move that at first glance may appear to be overly cautious, but that in the long run will contribute to a reduction in the number of truck accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently made permanent … [Read more]
FMCSA Proposes Proficiency Exam for New Trucking Companies
In response to issues raised by the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering revising federal regulations to require new trucking companies to pass a proficiency exam before being allowed to … [Read more]
New NHTSA Large Truck Braking Standards Announced
As a truck accident lawyer, I have sat with too many families over the past years whose loved ones have been killed as a result of a large truck with faulty brakes. I’m pleased to see that NHTSA is taking … [Read more]
Obesity Linked to Sleep Disorder, Driver Fatigue: New Study
In my work as a truck accident lawyer, I have handled many cases involving driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations. I support efforts to include screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in FMCSA-mandated, semi-annual driver medical screenings. It’s widely known that … [Read more]
Top 100 Public Motor Carriers for 2008
The number one largest public trucking carrier in the United States is UPS, with over 100,000 company trucks, vans, company cars and motorcycles. Number two is FedEx with 58,500 tractors, straight trucks and vans and 21,400 trailers, according to the industry … [Read more]