Truck Accidents
Truck Side Guard Bill Introduced After Fatal Crashes
In July of 2017, two cars slid under a jackknifed tractor-trailer in New York, killing all four occupants. A truck driver had swerved to avoid a deer and lost control of his rig, blocking both lanes of traffic on the highway. Two vehicles collided with the truck, sliding underneath, which resulted in the deaths of…
Read MoreDo Electronic Logging Devices Increase Traffic Safety for Commercial Trucks?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule which mandates the use of electronic logging devices for commercial truck drivers and motor carriers to track compliance with hours-of-service regulations. By December 18, 2017, all drivers who are required to maintain record of Duty Status (RODS) logs, must use an ELD. However, the…
Read MoreCommercial Truck Spills 110 Barrels of Oil and Gas Byproduct in Williston
Earlier this month, a commercial truck operated by Wind River Oil Services was in an accident that resulted in a largescale spill of produced water. 110 barrels of this oil and gas byproduct were splattered onto State Highway 2, causing traffic to stop and releasing potentially dangerous materials into the atmosphere. Drainage and wetlands were…
Read MoreTruck Safety for Drivers Sharing the Road
Driving right next to a commercial truck can be fatal in some circumstances, as many victims have unwittingly learned. In 2015 alone, 3,852 people lost their lives in fatal truck accidents. Due to the danger associated with traveling next to commercial trucks, commercial truck drivers refer to this area as the “kill zone.” Riding alongside…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Crash in North Dakota Oil Patch
Authorities Identify Man Killed in Tractor Trailer Crash in North Dakota Oil Patch North Dakota’s oil fields are dangerous locations that are rife with accidents that cause serious injuries, and the state’s highways are just as dangerous for their often deadly tractor trailer accidents. An accident in May brought together the risks inherent in both,…
Read MoreND Considers Expanding Distracted Driving Laws
ND Lawmakers Consider Bill that Expands Distracted Driving Law Bill sponsor says cell phones aren’t the only distractions behind the wheel We all know by now that talking on the phone or texting while driving is dangerous, even if we still do it and even if we don’t want to admit it. But some North…
Read MoreFederal Regulations for Truck Drivers
Saving Lives on North Dakota Highways Why Federal Regulations Keep Truck Drivers Safe on the Road As North Dakotans, we often take for granted the conveniences in our daily lives. Thanks to truck drivers we have fresh produce transported to local supermarkets and products delivered right to our doorstep. According to the American Trucking Association,…
Read MoreWhy You Should Get a Truck Accident Attorney
Why You Need a North Dakota Truck Accident Attorney Minot truck accident lawyer explains the legal issues at stake More than half a million accidents take place each year that involve huge trucks, such as the tractor trailers and big rigs that are responsible for transporting so much of the food and other products that…
Read MoreSugar Beet Truck Accidents a Concern in North Dakota
Sugar Beet Truck Accidents a Concern in North Dakota Any kind of commercial or farm vehicle could be involved in a deadly accident, but the number of agricultural drivers across North Dakota makes this concern more important than in other states across the U.S.. Recently, North Dakota regulations for agricultural drivers are coming under fire.…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Truckers Drive Distracted: How North Dakota is Handling the Increase of Oil Field Truck Accidents
The oil boom in North Dakota is great for the economy, but is leading to terrible problems for locals in the Bakken Shale area. One issue of great concern is the shocking increase in fatal and serious accidents involving trucks in the area. With 12,000 trucks moving through the communities of Watford City, Williston, Dickinson…
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