A recent federal enforcement operation took dozens of commercial drivers and trucks off the road. Learn how previous safety violations and inspection records can help uncover problems that may have contributed to a serious truck accident.
A trucking company’s inspection history can reveal safety problems after a serious crash. A CBS investigation found thousands of carriers with no roadside inspection on record.
Staged truck crashes are drawing new attention from Congress and the trucking industry. But deliberately manufactured collisions are very different from legitimate claims involving people seriously injured in commercial truck accidents.
Blind spots, longer stopping distances, and limited maneuverability can make driving near commercial trucks challenging. Understanding these differences can help motorists make safer decisions on the road.
Not every key witness is a person. Modern truck accident cases rely on digital evidence, from nearby dashcams to electronic truck data, to help answer difficult questions after a serious wreck.
The company name on a delivery truck doesn't always identify the driver's employer. Learn how Amazon's delivery network works, why multiple businesses may be investigated after a serious truck accident, and what that can mean for a lawsuit.
Fatal commercial truck accidents often involve far more than the actions of the truck driver. Investigators may examine multiple companies, federal safety regulations, and electronic evidence to determine what happened and who may be responsible.
Safe places for truck drivers to stop are becoming harder to find. Learn why transportation officials, safety investigators, and attorneys say truck parking shortages can contribute to driver fatigue, roadside hazards, and an increase in serious truck accidents.
A truck's cargo can make a serious crash far more dangerous. Learn how hazardous materials, fuel, and oversized loads affect emergency response, truck accident investigations, and why multiple companies may share responsibility after a commercial truck crash.
As self-driving trucks expand across U.S. highways, questions remain about safety, crash investigations, and who may be liable when autonomous trucking technology is involved in a serious accident.
A single loading mistake can trigger rollovers, debris-related crashes, and multi-vehicle collisions. Here's what motorists should know about the risks posed by improperly loaded commercial trucks.
Today's truck accident investigations often extend far beyond the crash scene. Electronic records may provide valuable insight into how a collision occurred and whether broader safety issues contributed to it.
