# Truck Accidents Blog Archives - Page 1 | Attorney Brian White ## [How Do Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Rules Affect Accident Cases?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-are-truck-driver-hours-of-service-rules/) Posted on: September 11, 2026. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Every year, fatigued truck drivers cause thousands of serious crashes on American highways. Many of these accidents happen because drivers pushed past their legal limits — staying behind the wheel longer than federal law allows. When a fully loaded commercial... ## [18-Wheeler Brakes: A Look at Semi-Truck Brake Systems](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/18-wheeler-brakes-a-look-at-semi-truck-brake-systems/) Posted on: November 12, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) An 18-wheeler is much more prone to equipment failures than passenger vehicles. A truck could travel hundreds of thousands of miles each year, leading to much more wear than the average car will experience. Moreover, semi-truck or lorry brakes must... ## [Electric Semi-Trucks: Good, Bad, or Both?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/electric-semi-trucks-good-bad-or-both/) Posted on: October 21, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) The hype around electric semi-trucks is gaining steam. Uber Freight and Tesla recently teamed up to create an EV Fleet Accelerator Program. However, the North American leader in EVs isn’t the only one getting in on the action. For instance,... ## [Insurance Requirements for Interstate Motor Carriers and the MCS-90 Endorsement](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/insurance-requirements-for-interstate-motor-carriers-and-the-mcs-90-endorsement/) Posted on: October 9, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Texas is home to some of the busiest highways in the United States, with thousands of commercial trucks transporting goods across state lines every day. Because these large vehicles pose unique risks on the road, both federal and state authorities... ## [The 10 Most Dangerous Trucking Companies in the U.S.](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/the-10-most-dangerous-trucking-companies-in-the-us/) Posted on: June 17, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Commercial trucking is essential to the U.S. economy, moving nearly 11.5 billion tons of freight in 2022 alone. However, this service comes at a cost: 5,936 people were killed in trucking accidents with large commercial trucks and semis in the... ## [Interstate vs. Intrastate Trucking](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/interstate-vs-intrastate-trucking/) Posted on: April 10, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Many people may not put much thought into interstate vs. intrastate trucking. However, the differences expand beyond whether the goods are delivered within a state or across state lines. Regulations, insurance requirements, and driver qualifications also vary significantly. Understanding these... ## [Jackknife Truck Accidents in Houston: All You Need to Know](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/jackknife-truck-accidents-in-houston-all-you-need-to-know/) Posted on: March 18, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Jackknife truck accidents are among the most catastrophic incidents on Houston's highways, often leading to severe injuries and extensive property damage. Understanding the causes, legal implications, and avenues for compensation is crucial for victims navigating the aftermath of such traumatic... ## [5 Safe Driving Tips for Sharing the Road With Truck Drivers in Texas](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/5-safe-driving-tips-for-sharing-the-road-with-truck-drivers-in-texas/) Posted on: February 26, 2025. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Driving on Texas highways means that you will, inevitably, be sharing the road with a variety of vehicles. Among these, trucks are arguably one of the most significant hazards to passenger vehicles. Getting into a truck accident can be far... ## [Understanding Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/understanding-gross-vehicle-weight-rating/) Posted on: November 8, 2024. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) In the United States, there are 13.5 million registered trucks that weigh over 10,000 pounds on the roads. These trucks are essential to the American economy, ensuring that business owners have merchandise and that consumers get the goods they’ve ordered.... ## [Truck Accident Settlements vs. Litigation: Which Is Better in Texas?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/truck-accident-settlements-vs-litigation-which-is-better-in-texas/) Posted on: November 1, 2024. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Deciding between settling your claim or taking your case to court is a significant choice. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in Texas, you will need to know the benefits and drawbacks of... ## [Texas Truck Accident Statistics](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/texas-truck-accident-statistics/) Posted on: October 10, 2023. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Texas is a large state with large highways. Travel any one of these highways, and you are bound to see large commercial trucks traveling to and from large metropolitan areas like Dallas and Houston. You might assume that because there... ## [What to Do When Involved in a Truck Accident Out of State](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-to-do-when-involved-in-a-truck-accident-out-of-state/) Posted on: July 18, 2023. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Your unfamiliarity with the roads and weather conditions in other areas of the country can increase your risk of being involved in a collision. As a result, an out-of-state car accident is a distinct possibility whenever you travel across state... ## [10 Largest Trucking Companies in the U.S.](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/10-largest-trucking-companies-in-the-us/) Posted on: June 5, 2023. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Trucking companies are instrumental in keeping the United States running smoothly. Every day, they are responsible for safely shipping millions of pounds of goods, waste, and other cargo throughout the entire country. These companies also generate billions of dollars in... ## [Average Settlement Value of a Truck Accident Injury Case](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/average-settlement-value-of-a-truck-accident-injury-case/) Posted on: February 26, 2023. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) When a semi truck is involved in a crash with a passenger car, there can be serious injuries and property damage due to the sheer size difference between the big rig and the personal vehicle.  The devastating outcome may result... ## [Texas Truck Lane Restrictions](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/texas-truck-lane-restrictions/) Posted on: January 21, 2023. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) The economy depends on trucks. These important vehicles carry over 72% of freight in the U.S., far more than rail, sea, and air conveyance. But trucks also create traffic jams and cause truck accidents, especially around major cities. Texas transportation... ## [Aggressive Driving by Truck Drivers in Houston](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/aggressive-driving-by-truck-drivers-in-houston/) Posted on: November 15, 2022. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Aggressive driving and road rage are very real issues. Always a dangerous practice for other vehicles and people on Houston roads, the stakes of aggressive driving rise exponentially when it involves truck drivers at the helm of large and heavy... ## [How to Report an Unsafe Truck Driver in Texas](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/how-to-report-an-unsafe-truck-driver-in-texas/) Posted on: September 21, 2022. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Trucks are by far the most prominent and heaviest vehicles on Texas roads. With a full load, trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds. Even a minor truck accident can lead to catastrophic injury for Texas motorists.  Because of this... ## [Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Texas](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/types-of-commercial-drivers-licenses-in-texas/) Posted on: August 24, 2022. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) A commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Federal law gives the Secretary of Transportation the authority to set minimum uniform standards for issuing commercial driver’s licenses. At a minimum, the law requires a... - [1](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) - [2](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/page/2/) - [3](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/page/3/) - [Next Page »](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/page/2/) --- Source: https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/