In the past three years, supply chain issues prompted U.S. trucking companies to hire more drivers since they were short some 80,000. The trucking industry got a boost with the November 2021 enactment of a bipartisan infrastructure law that, in part, provides for...
Truck Accidents
The deadly dangers caused by unbalanced loads in large trucks
An unbalanced load represents one of the more common causes of large truck crashes. When the weight within the trailer is not evenly balanced or the cargo is improperly secured, a crash leading to devastating injuries and fatalities is possible. Why would such crashes...
Alabama: among the deadliest states for large truck crashes
Many Alabamans have known the importance of the trucking industry in the state. But they may not have known that Alabama ranks as one of the deadliest states regarding fatalities involving these colossal, big-rig trucks. According to a recent report released by the...
5 factors that could lead to a truck collision
Whether it is a crowded street or a busy highway, Alabama drivers often encounter enormous 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks. Even though they are physically intimidating, the danger of a truck collision lies in the devastating consequences of property damage...
Study: Distracted truck drivers are a growing problem
Birmingham sits at a crossroads of sorts, with interstate highways cutting through and around our city in every direction. To the east is Atlanta and to the west, Tupelo and Starkville. Drive to the south and you’ll find Montgomery. To the north sits Huntsville – and...
Congress hopes to address underride collisions again
Manufacturing plays an important role in Alabama’s economy and those products must be transported to markets around the country. That is why you see so many big-rig trucks hauling freight along the state’s roads and highways. But with the ubiquitous presence of these...
It’s time: Commercial truck crash study to be updated
Because Birmingham has several interstate highways going through and around the city, those of us who live here understand the economic benefits to the area of tractor-trailers bringing in and carrying out needed goods. Unfortunately, there are far too many 18-wheeler...
Trucker’s family awarded damages due to faulty rig
When it comes to semi trucks and other large commercial vehicles, there are many factors that may come into play in an accident in Alabama. Some of these involve human decision-making or errors such as when truckers might text while driving or operate rigs when they...
Fatigue acknowledged as factor in two accidents
Most Alabama residents know that an accident involving a semi truck or other large commercial vehicle can be extremely dangerous. The sheer weight and size of these massive vehicles alone can make the risk of being involved in a crash with them even more grave than...
When does the FMCSA Hours of Service rule apply?
The commercial transportation industry is a highly competitive and important one. Whether operating in Alabama alone or in multiple states, drivers, owner-operators and companies alike must adhere to a wide range of laws and industry regulations. Among these is the...
