Texas is on the cutting edge of road safety. After studying the effectiveness of variable speed limits, lawmakers passed House Bill 1885, allowing for the temporary adjustment of speed limits in dangerous conditions without needing approval from statewide transportation commissioners. Here is everything you need to know about Texas’ variable speed limit law. What Are…
Accidents involving 18-wheelers in San Antonio are some of the most dangerous accidents on the road. When a smaller vehicle, such as a car or truck, is involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler they are more likely to suffer from serious injury or even death. This is because of the significant size and weight…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) is a regulatory agency within the US Department of Transportation that is responsible for the regulations and safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in the US. The FMCSA develops and enforces safety regulations for trucks and trucking companies which are important for the safety and well-being of…
Truck accidents are alarmingly common in Texas. The Texas trucking industry provides more than one million jobs and greatly contributes to the economy. Because it is a hub for trucking companies and jobs, there are many trucks that travel the state’s roads every day. Unfortunately, Texas is the leading state for fatal truck accidents. According…
Stopping a semi-truck is vastly different from stopping a car. Under typical weather and road conditions, semi-trucks take approximately 40% longer to stop than a passenger vehicle. The driver of the truck has no bearing on physics. This is why truck accidents are typically much more severe than car accidents and require the assistance of…
What are Underride Accidents? Underride accidents are a type of vehicle accident involving a large truck, usually a tractor-trailer, and a smaller passenger vehicle. In an underride accident, the smaller passenger vehicle collides with the truck and slides or is forced underneath the truck or its trailer. Underride accidents often result in severe or fatal…
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