Tractor-trailers are considered the backbone of the United States economy. These large trucks are the most cost-effective and efficient way to ship goods across the country. The interstate highways that crisscross the state of Nevada are heavily utilized by...
Truck Accidents
Materials spilled in truck accidents may be hazardous to motorists
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Jan 6, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Highways across the state of Nevada are heavily utilized by tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles. Because these trucks are so massive, they can do a lot of damage in crashes and are often quite intimidating for motorists in passenger vehicles. However,...
How to safely pass a tractor-trailer and reduce truck accidents
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Oct 8, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailers are one of the best options for shipping merchandise and other goods across large distances. These days, it seems interstates and major highways in Nevada are filled with tractor-trailers at all hours of the day. For motorists in smaller passenger...
Prevent truck accidents by safely sharing the road
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Sep 3, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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 often result in serious injuries or death
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Aug 5, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | May 24, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Mar 2, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Feb 17, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Feb 6, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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
On behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney | Jan 29, 2020 | Truck Accidents
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...
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