Florida's highways have plenty of trucks carrying cargo back and forth, and if those cargo loads are not loaded properly, then they pose a serious risk to the other drivers on the road. Mistakes with cargo loading can cause accidents that threaten the lives and health...
Truck Accidents
Teen truck drivers may soon take to the roads
President Joe Biden signed legislation centering on infrastructure and doing so made some intriguing changes to federal long-haul trucking regulations. A new program lowers the age to be a trucker from 21 to 18, a move intended to help young persons seek gainful...
Teen commercial truck drivers may soon take to the roads
Young persons who start a career early in life could be setting a positive course for their future. However, laws and regulations might impose age restrictions on entry into a particular profession. Those between 18 and 20 may find age restrictions placed on...
The dangers of flying truck wheels
One of the scariest things that can happen on a Florida highway is a truck accident. We often hear about truck accidents that are caused by fatigued truckers or passenger car drivers that stay in trucks’ blind spots. Less is written about accidents that are caused by...
What happens after a truck accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Florida, but many people don't know what to do right after the collision. Once the dust settles, the next steps might feel confusing, and you might make a wrong, costly move. For this reason, it is crucial that you...
The problems with speeding as a commercial truck driver
Florida highways are often packed full of truckers trying to make quick deliveries to businesses throughout the state. Unfortunately, some of these truckers take up the bad behavior of speeding to help get products to their destination faster. The reason is that the...
Most common causes of trucking accidents
Florida roadways have been the site of devastating accidents that involve semi-trucks. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, it's no surprise that these accidents can be very dangerous for the parties involved. There are various factors that could cause a semi...
Why truck accidents are surprisingly hard to predict
A truck driver might have a spotless driving record and work hard to avoid making any mistakes while traveling. However, the truck driver could still end up involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, truck accidents sometimes turn out to be unpredictable. Certain...
Does ‘logo liability’ play a role in your semi-truck crash?
People in the Tampa area are used to seeing billboards on highways advertising popular products, and large signs in front of stores and fast-food restaurants. But perhaps the most common advertisements they see while driving are those on the sides of the semi-trucks...
Drowsy driving can lead to catastrophic truck accidents
The transportation of goods through the use semi-trucks is an essential part of commerce in the Tampa area and across the nation. However, truck drivers often choose to drive during the night when traffic is lighter, and they are often incentivized financially to make...