The Trump administration has taken a step closer to calming federal regulations governing the period of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel, a movement which was long sought by the trucking industry, but opposed by security advocates who warn it might lead...
As you can imagine, the Federal and State governments around the nation regulate the trucking industry, including licensing. The purpose of the regulation is to ensure safety on the highways, and not to keep out people. Licensing is a function of the state...
Over-the-road (OTR) truckers, also known as long-haul drivers, travel prolonged distances and may be away from home for weeks at a time. For many, it’s a tough job which leads to an unhealthy lifestyle. The very nature of the work is life-threatening. The work...
Drugs, trucking, the law, and your rights. What rights to motorists have if you are prescribed opioids or are a recovering drugs addict? Opioid use and abuse have reached epidemic levels in our nation. This catastrophe’s far-reaching, affecting sectors and...
16 hours short distance exception allows some commercial motor vehicle drivers to extend their 14-hour window by 2 hours each week, given that certain conditions are met. In this informative article, we discuss the nitty-gritty details of the 16-hour short drag,...
Injuries which involve commercial trucks in Georgia and Tennessee are usually the consequence of a Truck Driver or insurer violating one or a lot of the regulations and rules set for them by their governing bodies. If you’re ever involved with a collision with a...
