Trucking Defense

In many car accident cases, the following driver is responsible for a rear-end accident. If a truck driver doesn’t stop in time and rear-ends a passenger car at a red light, then the driver of that car may decide to sue the truck driver—and the company they work...

As a trucking company owner, you may have to deal with people coming after your business if one of your drivers has a crash. Many car drivers fail to understand just how skilled most truck drivers are. They see a big unwieldy vehicle and jump to the conclusion that...

Trucking companies have a lot of regulations that they must comply with. One of these that should be taken very seriously involves the federal hours of service regulations. These regulations limit how long truckers can operate their vehicles before they must take a...

Clients hiring commercial transportation companies or motor carriers often have relatively high expectations. They expect deliveries to arrive on time and without any damage to the cargo.  They can sometimes make unreasonable claims against transportation companies...

Improper loading or securing of cargo can lead to serious accidents, making it a significant concern for trucking companies. When these incidents occur, the trucking company may face legal claims.  However, there are several defenses that can help protect the business...

Trucking services face numerous legal challenges that can threaten their operations. Business owners must understand these common issues and know how to mitigate or defend against them effectively. This awareness helps in maintaining a successful and compliant...

Big rigs are on the road for many days carrying shipments weighing tens of thousands of pounds. When you consider how long semi trucks are on the road, how fast they go, how many miles they accumulate per trip and many other factors, it is clear that these vehicles...

Running a trucking company is all about delivering goods for clients when they need them. Generally, the professional relationship between the company and client is outlined in a written contract. Contracts outline the key obligations and rights of each party. For...

Many people just assume that because trucks are bigger and more unwieldy than cars, any collision between the two must be the fault of the truck driver rather than the car driver. They often try to hold the trucking company liable. Yet it does not take long sitting in...

Some drivers believe that the rear vehicle is always to blame. If they get into an accident where a semi-truck rear-ends them at a red light, for instance, they will blame the truck driver. They may even consider suing the trucking company, perhaps claiming that the...