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Trucking Conspicuity: What You Can't See Can Hurt You
Conspicuity. It's awkward word for a deadly problem. "Conspicuity" refers to a driver's ability to see, perceive, identify, and appreciate a semi-truck's position and speed on a roadway, particularly...
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Trucking Industry Still Facing Massive Labor Shortage
A shortage of safe, qualified semi truck drivers is still affecting the trucking industry. CNN published a recent online article that claims there is currently a 20,000-30,000 worker shortage in the...
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Inexperienced Truck Drivers Must Be Taught “Completely Differently”
Trucking companies have begun implementing separate training programs for inexperienced drivers because “[y]ou have to teach [them] completely differently.” An article in the trucking industry...
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New Hours of Service Rules For Truck Drivers Take Effect
New hours of service requirements for truck drivers took effect July 1, 2013 New hours of service rules for truck drivers took effect July 1, 2013. The new rules are designed to improve safety by...
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Tracy Morgan Crash Sheds Light on Tired Truck Drivers
Comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured over the weekend when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a semi truck and trailer. The trucking crash has put a spotlight on the dangers of tired...
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Trucking Companies Ask Gov’t To Hide Safety Scores
The Department of Transportation has an online tool that allows the public to see motor carrier (read: commercial trucking company) safety and performance data. It’s called the Safety Measurement...
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Wal-Mart Blames the Victims in Tracy Morgan Crash
In the wake of the semi truck crash that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan and others and which killed comedian James (“Jimmy Mack”) McNair, Wal-Mart said it would “take full responsibility”...
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Congress Extends Trucker Hours in Sneaky Budget Deal
As Congress rushed to finalize a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government funded into next year, trucking and highway safety took a backseat. A provision, written by Sen. Susan Collins...
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Driver Fatigue Issues and Regulation Changes in the Trucking Industry
Significant amendments to the hours-of-service regulations for truckers took effect in 2013, designed to improve safety of the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue. It was estimated these...
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Litigation Tips Related to Truck Driver Fatigue
In our practice litigating high-stakes matters against large trucking companies, we have seen what damage fatigued truckers can do to the average auto on American highways. When you’re looking for an...
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