Delivery and other commercial trucks travel throughout Florida, and these vehicles sometimes cause accidents. Drivers may attempt to reach their destinations on time or ahead of schedule, leading them to commit moving violations. Any driver who causes an accident due...
The truck driver shortage that has hit Florida and the rest of the country has trucking companies scrambling to find people to operate their vehicles. One of their solutions potentially puts you and your family at risk. These companies are often resorting to using...
Truck accidents in Florida are not necessarily the fault of the truck driver or the actions of other motorists. The actual cargo being hauled can present specific problems under certain circumstances, and especially when the trailer is not loaded properly. Drivers are...
A truck crash could result in massive injuries among several victims. Commercial trucks have enough mass to inflict enormous damage when involved in an accident on Florida roads, and victims will likely require significant compensation to cover their losses. An...
Commercial vehicle accidents in Florida happen for a wide variety of reasons. All accidents are not necessarily the fault of the truck driver either as how trailers are loaded can be highly problematic when loads shift while the truck is in transit. This can happen in...
Florida residents may be alarmed to learn that more than 12% of the semi-tractor trailers inspected during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Day were ordered out of service because their braking systems were poorly maintained or defective and posed...
Without the trucking industry, Florida's access to goods, fuel and other essential items would suffer. Unfortunately, not every trucking assignment goes smoothly, and accidents happen. Distracted and fatigued driving rank among the top reasons for collisions, but poor...
If you're involved in a commercial vehicle accident, the first thing that you should do is check to determine if anyone in your car is seriously hurt. The next steps are to move to a safe location, call for help and start collecting evidence at the crash scene. It may...
Every day, semi-trucks drive through Ocala down I-75, taking their cargo down to Orlando or some other tourist destination. Florida drivers understand the necessity of these huge commercial vehicles, but also their danger. Thankfully, new research from the Insurance...