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What the FMCSA Under-21 Truck Driver Pilot Program Means for Highway Safety
The responsibilities that come with driving a semi-truck can never be understated. Drivers are expected to travel hundreds of miles and safely transport large, heavy cargo, some of which include hazardous materials. One mistake could put dozens of people on the road in danger of suffering catastrophic, lifelong injuries, which is why only the most experienced and focused drivers should be given the job.
What Is the Purpose of Truck Weigh Stations?
Truck weigh stations can be found all along the freeways of California, and even across the country. While it is fairly obvious that these stations are meant to weigh trucks, what you may not have realized is that weigh stations also play an important role in ensuring that truck drivers are awake, alert, and following federal regulations.
Private Car vs. Commercial Truck: Why You Need a Skilled Glendale Lawyer
Anyone who’s been in an accident with a commercial truck has likely suffered serious or catastrophic injuries. Not only is the vehicle damage more severe due to the size and weight of a big rig, increasing the risk of bodily injury or death, but the legal processes involved are more complicated.
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