Tag Archives: Truck Accident

Who – Besides the Truck Driver – Can Be Responsible for Your Truck Accident?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

Immediately after a truck accident most people aren’t wondering where to place the blame, how they’ll pay for their medical bills, how they’ll repair or replace their car, or who is to blame for the truck accident. Once they do … Continue Reading →

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Small Business Trucking Executive Tells Congress of Flaws in Hours Proposal

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

In testimony before the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, James Burg, president of James Burg Trucking Co., said proposed changes to the federal hours-of-service were unwarranted and would harm small businesses nationwide. “These changes, if … Continue Reading →

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Trucking Groups Call on NHTSA to Examine Truck Crashworthiness Standards

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Stephen M. Garcia

American Trucking Associations and the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association together called on the federal government to begin researching standards for crashworthiness for heavy trucks. “NHTSA has continuously developed crashworthiness standards for automobiles and light trucks, but to date has … Continue Reading →

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