At the time of writing, Gov. Jay Inslee remained firm on his statewide stay-home order which is effective until 11:59 p.m. on May 4. However, the latest from the Governor’s Office is that it is unlikely Washington will be able to begin reopening efforts by May 4. The governor notes that this decision, which he […]
One legal principle that every lawmaker, judge, juror, and lawyer knows is “ignorantia juris non excusat”— ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is also a principle that every private citizen would do well to be guided by. Here, we list your rights as a truck driver, specifically in the areas of personal injury […]
Reality Behind the Wheel: Truck Drivers Face Immense Risk of Injuries and Unfair Wages The US is facing a massive truck driver shortage. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the deficit rose to 60,800 in 2018. The ATA expects this number to more than double in the next decade due to the exodus of […]
The United States is home to approximately 3.5 million truck drivers, according to estimates by the American Trucking Association in 2018. These truckers sometimes spend weeks away from their home — working in their trucks, driving on the highway, loading or unloading, and sleeping during breaks. Some of that time on the road, unfortunately, does not […]
In many ways, truck driving is more of a lifestyle than a career. Most truckers have long hours of service and are on the road for weeks on end. What’s more, a lot of truck drivers are paid by the mile they’ve traveled instead of the hours they spent doing their work. This means that […]
Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and big rig trucks are familiar sights on highways, roads, and interstates. Since these vehicular giants are so prevalent, most people would be surprised when they hear that there is a shortage of at least 50,000 commercial drivers nationwide — and that number is expected to rise as older drivers retire. Experts within […]
Besides rain, snow, and fog, there’s another weather-related hazard for truck drivers: strong winds. Semi trucks, in particular, are at an immense risk of tipping over during a windy condition on an open road. But when they do tip over and crash, causing injury to the trucker and other motorists, who or which is at […]
Unlike decades before, the trucking industry is now highly regulated. Various federal and state regulations protect the health and welfare of drivers and operators. Despite such rules, labor issues, such as unpaid wages and lack of insurance, still arise in the US. Unpaid Overtime Many commercial truck drivers across the country become victims of wage […]
Accident-Related Injuries: How Truckers May Recover Lost Wages According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities resulting from large truck crashes in 2017 reached their highest level in 29 years. In 2017, fatalities from accidents involving large truck fatalities rose 9% to 4,761, recording an increase of 392 lost lives, compared to […]
