The truck or cab of a tractor-trailer controls the movements of the tailor it is pulling. When the truck accelerates, the trailer is pulled along. Through careful maneuvering, tractors and their trailers can navigate turns and curves. When the truck...
What Are My Options After an Accident in Houston With a USPS Mail Truck?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers millions of mail items every day. Much of that mail is delivered by the over 75,000 mail carriers employed by the USPS. Therefore, it is common to see mail USPS mail trucks navigating...
How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Highways?
It can be intimidating to see a large 18-wheeler fly by while traveling along Houston roadways. Speed limits are designated to protect everyone on the road and are set to be the maximum under the best weather and road conditions....
Can 18-Wheeler Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in Houston?
In Texas, the left lane of a highway is typically reserved for passing. It is only acceptable to stay in the left lane in emergency situations. Texas law prohibits impeding the flow of traffic by driving too slowly in the...
Where Are the 4 Blind Spots on an 18-Wheeler?
Semi-trucks, also called 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, have four blind spots — one behind the trailer, one along each side of the trailer, and one below the cab of the truck. Your vehicle can disappear from the truck driver’s view in...
How Long Does It Take to Settle An 18-Wheeler Accident Case?
All car accidents have the potential to cause traumatic injuries and wrongful death. However, accidents involving 18-wheelers in Houston can be especially devastating for occupants of passenger vehicles. The injuries and damages caused by semi-truck accidents can have lifelong consequences. ...
Do I Need to File a Police Report After a Houston Truck Accident?
Texas law requires an immediate report of an accident that involves any of the following: The accident resulted in injuries A person died as a result of the crash Property damage prevents the vehicle from being normally and safely driven...
How Much Does a Semi-Truck Weigh?
Semi-trucks are common on Texas roads. We share the roads with these massive vehicles every day as they transport goods throughout the United States. When you are following an 18-wheel truck, do you ever wonder how much it weighs? Semi-Truck...
Are Big Rigs Allowed to Be Parked on the Shoulder of a Highway?
Commercial trucks, or big rigs, get into collisions with passenger vehicles in the U.S. every day. Part of what causes 18-wheeler accidents is truck drivers breaking federal and state roadway rules. In 2016, 4,213 big rigs were involved in fatal accidents...
Is the Future of Trucking Self-Driving Cars?
Recently, the Department of Transportation announced that the department would update the existing policy for self-driving vehicles to expand the definition of “driver” beyond solely human beings. In the future, “driver” may also define an autonomous system, and some experts...
What Do I Do After an Underride Truck Accident?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), underride crashes occurred 189 times with a large truck in 2015. In the same year, Texas reported 29 underride accidents. Since these accidents involve a smaller passenger vehicle slipping underneath a...
What Size Fire Extinguisher Do I Need for a Truck?
Commercial vehicle operators work long hours and provide an invaluable service in transporting our goods across the country. Some truckers haul more dangerous materials than others, receiving a hazardous designation from the department of transportation. These individuals are beholden to...