It’s no secret that interstates and highways across the state of Nevada see high volumes of commercial traffic. Tractor-trailers are the most efficient way to ship goods and merchandise, so they are vital to the economy. However, it can be very intimidating traveling...
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents often result in serious injuries or death
Tractor-trailers are the most efficient way to transport goods and merchandise throughout the country. The state of Nevada is home to a network of major interstates and highways that are heavily utilized by these commercial vehicles. However, tractor-trailers and...
Federal government relaxing hours of service rules for truckers
Federal hours of service (HOS) regulations are in place to help promote the safety of commercial truck drivers as well as everyone who shares the road with them. They mandate things like how long a driver can be behind the wheel without a break.This month, the Federal...
Bill to allow interstate travel to all truckers meets opposition
Nevada and all other states with the exception of Hawaii allow individuals as young as 18 to obtain a CDL for intrastate travel, opening the possibility for interstate travel when they turn 21. Now, a bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019 is proposing that even...
Ways that CMV drivers can avoid fatigue
According to the FMCSA's Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 13% of commercial motor vehicle drivers were found to be fatigued at the time of their accidents. Fatigue can result from several things, including lack of sleep and extended work hours. Truckers in Nevada...
Sleep apnea a cause of concern for many truckers
Long-haul truck drivers in Nevada should be aware that 35% of truckers suffer from sleep apnea. The most common form of this disorder is obstructive sleep apnea where the mouth palate and throat muscles collapse and block the upper airway while a person is sleeping....
CVSA plans International Roadcheck for May 5 to 7
From May 5 to 7, 2020, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding its annual International Roadcheck, so CMV drivers in Nevada should take note. During this time, police officers and inspectors will be out to enforce federal truck safety regulations. Most...
Agency to study truck collisions
A collision with a large truck on a Nevada highway can be a frightening prospect. Because these vehicles are so large and heavy, a truck accident can be especially devastating to others on the road around them. Truck accidents can be catastrophic, and they are also on...
What are common causes of truck accidents?
With the winter holidays just around the corner, purchasing gifts will be on the tops of every Nevadans' list. Because on-line shopping platforms are often utilized, this means that shipments and deliveries are completed via commercial trucks. While these large...
How vicarious liability pertains to truck accident cases
A truck accident can leave a victim with serious injuries. Broken bones, torn ligaments, and extensive cuts and bruises are common, but so, too, are more serious injuries such as those pertaining to the brain and spinal cord. While the physical recovery from these...
