Category Archives: Trucking rules

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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Florida trucking regulations

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Stephen M. Garcia

As a reminder, Florida trucking regulations govern commercial trucks; they ensure the safety of our Florida roads.  Most drivers follow these regulations, but some do not.  When this happens, accidents occur. A few simple rules to follow – Drivers are … Continue Reading →

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