ANNAPOLIS, MD (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Maryland State Police) — A combined law enforcement initiative today in Prince George’s County involved the inspection of nearly 500 commercial vehicles and resulted in 24 percent of them being placed out-of-service for a variety of critical safety violations. Out-of-service declarations require that repairs be made to correct the violations before the vehicle can head back
Read moreJACKSONVILLE, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Stefano Portigliatti of Coker Law in Jacksonville, FL is the 20th attorney in the United States to become officially Board Certified in Truck Accident Law. Portigliatti joins the nation’s leading truck accident attorneys in passing a rigorous exam, undergoing an intensive background check and proving that his practice is dedicated to protecting victims of truck crashes.
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: FMCSA) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today issued advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS) vehicles in the United States. NHTSA and FMCSA are seeking comments at this
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: FMCSA) — The Federal Motor Carrier Administration is considering an expansion of a program that permits 18, 19 and 20 year old drivers with military experience to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. Under the proposal, drivers without military experience may be permitted to drive CMV’s as well. The FMCSA is seeking public comment. Read
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) — The fatal Florida Tesla crash in March involved a Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot, according to a preliminary report just released by the NTSB. The Tesla drove under a Semi on U.S. 441 in Delray Beach. The Tesla driver died — the roof of the car was cut off by the Semi. From the National Transportation
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HAMMOND, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police @ 8:45 ET May 15, 2019) –Three left lanes are closed east bound on I-80/94 at Calumet Avenue. A semi hauling containers of “Amber Honey” lost control and rolled over. The semi was hauling 41,000 pounds of the honey. Five of these containers came out of the box trailer and there are still
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TOLEDO, OH (TruckingNewsNow.com) — There are now 19 “board certified” Truck Accident Attorneys in the United States. Representing the best of the best, these Truck Accident Attorneys are the attorneys who have proven they are great at what they do, not just good at marketing. The National Board of Trial Advocacy says that these board certified attorneys have “demonstrated skill
Read moreDEERFIELD BEACH, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the fatal crash between a car and a tractor-trailer which occurred May 5 in Deerfield. Just before 1:30 a.m., Joseph S. Dipersio was traveling southbound in a 2001 Honda Civic in the right lane on Powerline Road approaching the intersection of Southwest 10th Street. Trava Monroe was
Read morePEMBROKE PINES, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Broward Sheriff’s Office) — The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a Pembroke Pines man. At 10:24 a.m. April 28, a tractor-trailer was headed north in the left lane of U.S. Highway 27 when a Suzuki motorcycle headed in the same direction and same lane started to close in on the truck. The
Read moreDenver Crash Leaves Four Dead. Speeding Semi Leads To 28 Car Chain Reaction Wreck. DENVER, CO (TruckingNewsNow.com) — A National Trucking Safety Organization is urging trucking companies to ensure their drivers are trained in mountain driving following the Denver truck crash and explosion that left four people dead. Trucking Attorney Michael Leizerman, co-founder of the non-profit Academy of Truck Accident
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