Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

If you want to be a truck driver, you’ll need more than just a regular driver’s license. Federal regulations dictate that drivers of trucks over a certain weight or those who haul certain materials must go through additional training to obtain a commercial driver’s license… read more

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How Much Does a Semi-truck Weigh?

You would be forgiven if you looked at a semi or tractor-trailer and marveled at the sheer size and power of such vehicles. These monstrous moving machines are critical to transporting goods across the country. They can move everything from consumer goods and wares to… read more

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What’s the Difference Between “Interstate” and “Intrastate” Trucking?

In your truck accident case, the laws that apply to the 18-wheeler that hit you can differ greatly, especially depending upon whether interstate or intrastate trucking laws apply. What’s the difference between interstate and intrastate trucking? So, was the truck in your wreck traveling interstate or intrastate? The answer… read more

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How Many Hours Can A Texas Truck Driver Drive In A Day?

Truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of 18-wheeler accidents in Texas. Unlike regular motorists, truck drivers are limited to how many hours a day they are allowed to operate a commercial vehicle. As explained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ‘The… read more

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