Introduction

Welcome to TruckAccidentInfo.com. This blog has been created by the law Ohio law firm of Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA as a public service to promote truck safety and as a resource to motorists who have been injured in truck crashes. If you have questions about this website or have additional questions about trucking accidents, please contact us through our website at www.ClarkPerdue.com.

Study Sheds Light on Causes of Large Truck Crashes

In July 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the results of The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS). The goal of the study was to pin point the cause of the estimated 141,000 fatal or injury accidents involving large trucks in the 33 months between April 2001 and December 2003. The LTCCS closely [...]

Hours of Service Regulations: New Study Provides Insight

Federal regulations limit the number of hours commercial truck drivers may stay on-duty. These rules have been modified over the years in an effort reach a balance between safety and efficiency. Currently, the rules impose daily and weekly limits on the number of hours commercial truck drivers are permitted to work.  Generally, drivers are permitted to work [...]