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…
San Antonio is one of the largest cities in the United States, with thousands of people driving around the city every day. That means added wear and tear on infrastructure like roads and bridges, but what effect does that have on their condition over time? To find out, we analyzed records of more than 25,000…
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…
One of the easiest ways to communicate information to your family and friends is through social media. With one message, you can update loved ones about what is happening in your life and if you need help or are okay. This is especially true in the event of a significant life event or catastrophe, such…
Si usted o un ser querido ha estado involucrado en un accidente automovilístico, es crucial actuar con prudencia para proteger sus derechos. Sigue una guía clara y sencilla para evitar errores comunes que podrían afectar su reclamo en Texas. No buscar atención médica inmediata Tras un accidente, es fundamental buscar atención médica, incluso si no…
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…
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