Put in the simplest terms, trying truck accident cases – or any personal injury legal matter, for that matter – is about holding an at-fault person or entity responsible for their negligence. With that in mind, we were proud to have played even a small role in helping Michigan shape its recently passed anti-indemnification law, […]
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Truck Driver Break Laws at Issue in Federal Appeals Court
Anybody with a connection to the commercial trucking industry should pay careful attention to a pending federal appeals court ruling concerning California’s law on truck driver breaks. Whichever ruling the court hands down has the potential to send ripples across the trucking industry nationwide. At issue is California’s meal- and rest-break law, which mandates that […]
NYC Looks to Crossover Mirrors to Reduce Trucker Blind Spots
It’s been said that what begins in New York City will reach the rest of the country eventually. With that in mind, it’s fair to wonder how long before municipalities follow New York’s lead in mandating that commercial vehicles have crossover mirrors installed. Crossover mirrors – those front-end mirrors that help drivers see over the […]
FMCSA Toughens Rules on Sanctioned Carriers, Brokers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently toughened its stance on carriers who know their way around the rules, as well as on those with deep enough pockets that paying fines for repeated offenses isn’t enough to make them change their ways. TruckingInfo.com reported last week on the new rule from FMCSA that takes aim at […]
Oklahoma to Launch Nine New Ports of Entry Stations
The Oklahoma House passed legislation recently to fund nine Port of Entry weigh and inspection stations on state highways. TruckingInfo.com reported that the first station, located on Interstate 35 near the state border with Kansas, opened in late April, and a second station is slated to open later this year on Interstate 40 in Beckham […]
