Semi-Truck Catches on Fire, Delays Traffic on Interstate 40 in Cookeville
Posted in Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on September 22, 2015
Semi-Truck Catches on Fire, Delays Traffic on Interstate 40 in Cookeville A tractor-trailer burst into flames while traveling near mile marker 283 on Interstate 40 in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Monday. According to a report by the Herald-Citizen, the incident caused serious delays for morning commuters and resulted in the Cookeville Fire Department sending out two… read more
Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 10, 2014
Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County A man from Booneville, Tennessee, died early Tuesday after colliding head-on with a fire truck on Holland Creek Road in Hardin County. According to WTVA.com and a report by wbbjtv.com, the man was driving a logging truck when he was hit head-on by the fire… read more
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 4, 2014
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times According to Denise Johnson at Insurance Journal, representatives from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) and NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc., recently applied for rest and break requirement exemption status for truck drivers hauling oversized loads. As it stands, the federal trucking regulations set… read more
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated?
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 27, 2014
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated? The trucking industry is subject to many strict rules and regulations designed to keep truck drivers and other motorists on the road as safe as possible. These regulations are created and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). All truck drivers, owners, manufacturers, and companies must abide… read more
