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Under the law, trucking companies in Texas and throughout the U.S. are required to thoroughly screen and vet new drivers before hiring them. But sometimes - often for profit-driven reasons - this critical step is skipped or glossed over, and companies negligently hire unqualified truckers. What Texas trucking companies should know before hiring When someone...

Could the federal rule change save lives in Texas? Rear-end accidents are among the most severe and deadly wrecks a person can get into with a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or another type of large commercial vehicle. That's one reason why federal regulators are moving toward requiring safety measures to reduce rear-end truck accidents. In June, the...

Unannounced inspections catch hundreds of poorly maintained vehicles. The idea of a fully-loaded 80,000-pound 18-wheeler screaming down the highway without functioning brakes is terrifying. Unfortunately, it's also far too common. On April 19, 2023, inspectors from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted their unannounced Brake Safety Day, in which they inspected nearly 7,000 vehicles...

Learn tips to safely and responsibly share Texas roads with motorcycles In Henderson County and throughout East Texas, it's not uncommon to hear the hum of motorcycle engines echoing through the open roads. Riding a motorcycle can make for a very enjoyable experience, but it also comes with a sobering reality: motorcycle accidents are all...

Distracted driving the focus of TxDOT campaign Distracted driving accidents in Texas remain a serious problem and are a common cause of serious car accidents statewide, according to a recent Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) traffic safety study. "Research shows that regardless of whether you use a voice-to-text program, hands-free device or a handheld one,...

Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed in March. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious condition that can have life-altering consequences. TBIs include concussions, skull punctures, and brain hemorrhage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States, with...

Impaired truckers put everyone on the road at risk of severe injury and death. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rejected a petition from the Trucking Alliance to recognize hair samples as a method for drug testing truckers. FMCSA stated that it lacks the authority to do so as current federal regulations require...

Although there is a national trucker shortage, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will not be reducing truck-driving educator standards to make the training and hiring of new truckers go faster. The FMCSA recently denied requests by two truck-driving schools to exempt driving instructors from needing at least 2 years of experience operating commercial...

A car accident lawyer in Athens, TX, explains what to do if you get hit by a drunk driver in Henderson County during the holidays. 'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays. Unfortunately, this time of year also often signals the start of another holiday trend – car accidents caused by drunk drivers. That's why...

HOS violations often contribute to tractor-trailer accidents in Texas and across the U.S. Truck accidents in Henderson County, East Texas, and other parts of the country often occur because truck drivers violate Hours of Service regulations, sometimes referred to by their initials, HOS. So what are HOS regulations? And what are the most common Hours...