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As trucking accident attorneys who have a passion for helping injured victims and making the highways safer for all drivers, we at Truck Wreck Justice like to keep our prospective clients and the general public informed about important topics and recent news in trucking safety and truck accident law.

The trucking industry forms the backbone of America’s shipping infrastructure and is vital to our economy. However, it is also an industry that faces many challenges and concerns in terms of safe fleet operation, and regulations are constantly evolving. Some trucking companies and industry groups continue to lobby against important safety regulations in the interest of short-term profits and at the expense of highway safety. We maintain our trucking safety blog in the interest of informing the public about some of these activities, as well as providing general helpful information about the trucking industry and personal injury law as it relates to large truck and bus crashes.

Please remember that the content on this blog is provided by Truck Wreck Justice for informational purposes only. Our blog does not constitute legal advice, and reading it does not form an attorney-client relationship.

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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December 7, 2020

Truck driving is a hard and stressful job marked by long, lonely hours. So, perhaps it’s not surprising that some truckers turn to drugs.

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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November 30, 2020

Eagle Systems Inc. is a leading intermodal trucking company based in Wenatchee, Washington. Their fleet of 380 vehicles covers all 48 continental states and is known for hauling everything from

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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November 20, 2020

Milky Way, now a division of TLI Inc., is the largest bulk milk hauler in the Pacific Northwest. The company made a name for itself hauling “sensitive liquids” in the 1940s. Today, they maintain

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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November 10, 2020

For years, the team at Seattle Truck Law has advocated for stricter safety regulations that reduce crashes and put drivers’ lives first. In July, the House of Representatives passed the

Trucking Accident

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October 13, 2020

An auto accident can be a frightening, overwhelming experience. But a semi-truck crash can be truly life-altering due to the sheer size and force of these massive vehicles. Still, despite the

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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October 6, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced upcoming changes to Hours of Service rules for truckers. These changes will take place on September 29, 2020, and they are designed

Commercial Trucking Accidents

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September 9, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are staying home and taking advantage of delivery services. While being able to buy products online is a good thing, the increased number of delivery

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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September 5, 2020

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently released data from its announced brake safety enforcement event, Brake Safety Week. As usual, the 2020 results should concern all drivers

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Oversize Load Accidents

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September 1, 2020

Yakima-based Haney Truck Line is one of the largest heavy-haul trucking companies in Washington State and along the West Coast, with more than 450 trucks and 1,500 trailers that can haul at leas

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Trucking Accident

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August 12, 2020

During the initial peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) temporarily changed trucking industry safety guidelines and restrictions. Changes

Commercial Trucking Accidents

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August 4, 2020

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is one of the oldest trucking companies in the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1915, they transport a wide variety of products, including motor vehicles, mobile homes,

Commercial Trucking Accidents, Dump Truck, Trucking Accident

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July 14, 2020

Dump trucks: they’re everywhere on construction sites, usually hauling waste, stones, and other debris. Many people don’t realize that dump trucks, with their unusual designs and loose, heavy

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