Category Archives: Truck Law Violations

California Joins Washington in Banning Truckers from Talking on Hand-held Cell Phones

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

Unlike too many states, California is stepping up its efforts to protect motorists from distracted truck drivers in order to cut down on truck accidents. As of June 30, 2011, truckers in California are now required – as are all … Continue Reading →

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People Will Continue to Die in Truck Accidents Until Truck Safety Is Required

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

With all the pyrotechnics of a Hollywood movie, last week in Nevada a semi-trailer skidded the length of a football field before driving through a crossing gate’s housing unit and into two double-decker cars on an Amtrak train. According to … Continue Reading →

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FMCSA Survey Shows Increase in Safety Belt Use

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data that shows 78 percent of commercial truck and bus drivers wore safety belts while operating behind the wheel in 2010, compared to 74 percent in 2009. According to FMCSA’s Safety Belt Usage by … Continue Reading →

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