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Trucking Industry Calls On Federal Government to Clarify Automated Truck Rules

By Stark & Stark on December 4th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

Due in part to concerns about potential implementation of conflicting state rules governing automated and connected trucks, the American Trucking Association (ATA) recently endorsed its first comprehensive policy on automated trucks and related emerging technologies. The ATA’s new policy discusses safety, the respective roles of the federal and state governments,… Continue reading

Truck Companies Use Shell Companies and Bankruptcy to Dodge Judgments

By Stark & Stark on November 20th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

A USA Today Network investigation revealed that some port trucking companies have used legal loopholes, shell companies, and bankruptcies to escape judgments by labor court judges. The ongoing investigation reveals that some port trucking companies serving top retailers use such tactics to take advantage of drivers. The investigation examined California… Continue reading

Bigger Trucks? Bigger Danger.

By Stark & Stark on October 17th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

Highway fatalities are climbing and the nation’s roads and bridges are deteriorating at a fast pace; nonetheless the trucking industry is again asking Congress to permit a new generation of heavier trucks. The higher weight limit is supported in part by the trucking industry and by shippers who would benefit… Continue reading

Do Speed Limiters Reduce Truck Crashes?

By Stark & Stark on October 12th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

A recent study conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) found that speed-related, at-fault truck crashes dropped by 73 percent after mandatory speed limiter technology legislation took effect in Ontario, Canada. Other findings of the study include: Post 2009, large truck drivers produced fewer at-fault speed collisions relative to… Continue reading

Trucking Companies Implementing Safety Technology to Decrease Insurance Premiums: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason

By Stark & Stark on June 29th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

In an attempt to keep insurance rate increases down, and possibly avoid cancellation, some trucking companies are implementing policies requiring truckers to use certain safety technology — such as onboard cameras and cellphone call/text blockers. Onboard video cameras can capture risky driving and crash or road rage footage. Also, the… Continue reading

FMCSA Withdraws Rulemaking for Increase Minimum Insurance Requirements

By Stark & Stark on June 19th, 2017

Posted in Truck & Bus Accident

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has withdrawn its November 28, 2014 advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) increasing financial responsibility for motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers. FMCSA is authorized to establish minimum levels of financial responsibility for motor carriers at or above the minimum levels set by… Continue reading

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