A reincarnated trucking company, or "chameleon carrier" is a motor carrier that continues operating under a new identity after accumulating serious safety issues, enforcement problems, penalties, or an out-of-service order. FMCSA and other federal...
Wind tip-over crashes are some of the most violent trucking accidents on Texas roads. A fully loaded tractor-trailer already has a high center of gravity, a long trailer profile, and a large side surface that can catch crosswinds. When strong gusts...
Lights Out: An Entire County in the Dark If you live in or around Atascosa County, you might have found yourself suddenly sitting in the dark recently on March 4th. We usually expect a power outage to be the result of a bad storm or a blown...
You've just sustained a serious injury. You visited the hospital, racked up sizeable medical bills, and now you're ready to sue...who?Serious personal injury cases - particularly those involving commercial trucks, refineries, and industrial...
An 18-wheeler caught fire Tuesday evening, slowing and temporarily blocking traffic on the IH-610 overpass at IH-45 in South Houston. According to officials, no one was hurt in the accident, and no injuries have been reported. Thankfully, the...
It’s no secret that the major delivery companies - Amazon, UPS, and USPS - push their workers to handle overwhelming holiday demand. Shipping deadlines, customer expectations, and enormous package volumes create fast-moving, high-pressure...
Two 18-wheeler accidents were reported early Tuesday morning caused significant delays for commuters on Houston's North Freeway (I-45) northbound.According to Houston TranStar, the first crash occurred around 6:36 a.m. near SH 249 and Mount Houston...
An early report from the Waller County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a serious incident involving an 18-wheeler on Highway 290. Authorities say a gas leak has been detected following the wreck, prompting a hazardous materials (hazmat) team to join...
One of the ongoing issues facing all commercial truck fleets — as well as the drivers who work for them — is balancing safety and speed. Trucking companies have an understandable desire to get their trucks where they need to be as quickly as...
There are a number of reasons that self-driving vehicles are a promising technology. With proper safety precautions in place, these vehicles could react more quickly to hazards in the road than human drivers. Plus, they aren’t susceptible to...
