Published on Sep 01, 2026 at 06:54 pm in Truck Accidents

Common FMCSA Violations Found After Truck Accidents

Although trucks have been on the roads as long as cars, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has existed only since 2000. This federal agency is responsible for setting the proverbial “rules of the road” for the trucking industry. In addition to regulatory compliance and enforcement, the FMCSA also...

Read More >
How Does Cargo Securement Affect Truck Safety?

Published on Aug 25, 2026 at 07:09 pm in Truck Accidents

How Does Cargo Securement Affect Truck Safety?

The load was legal when it left the dock. Somewhere out on the highway, physics intervened. Cargo securement is the least glamorous part of long-haul trucking, but it’s one of the most dangerous when it goes wrong. A trailer carrying steel coils, lumber, pipe, or forty pallets of anything becomes...

Read More >
Do All Commercial Trucks Have Black Boxes?

Published on Oct 07, 2025 at 08:00 pm in Truck Accidents

Do All Commercial Trucks Have Black Boxes?

When most people hear “black box,” they probably think about airplanes. These electronic devices record data that can be analyzed after an accident. Sometimes, if you have been in a truck crash, the other vehicle might have a similar device that has recorded data from the driver’s trip. Does that...

Read More >