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Truck Drivers and Employers Continue to Buck Against the ELD Mandate – What it May Say About the Drivers and Trucks Already on the Road

In 2014, police reported more than 400, 000 large truck accidents to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In those crashes, almost 3, 500 road users were killed. Another 82, 000 suffered non-fatal injuries - some of which were serious and life-altering. To combat this concerning number of injuries and deaths, the FMCSA has implemented a law that requires all trucks be monitored with an electronic logging device, or [...]

2017-01-27T09:41:00+00:00January 27, 2017|Truck Accidents|

Semi-Trucks: Why Are They So Dangerous?

The trucking industry is an essential part of the American economy. According to the American Trucking Association, 70 percent of all freight moved in the United States is by trucks. An average semi-truck can weigh up to 80, 000 pounds and can be 52 feet long. An average vehicle in the United States can weigh between 3, 000 and 5, 000 pounds. Just from the sheer disparity in size, when [...]

2014-08-20T16:14:25+00:00August 20, 2014|Truck Accidents|
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