The recent legal actions taken by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) have brought the issue of sleep apnea regulations for truck drivers into the spotlight. Despite a previous dismissal by the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the OOIDA has filed a motion asking the court to reconsider their lawsuit. The core of the […]
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the outcome is rarely minor. Truck crashes often lead to catastrophic losses, life-changing injuries and devastating financial consequences. At Williams Newman Williams, we have seen firsthand how truck accident negligence forever impacts Mississippi families — and why proving negligence is important to winning the compensation they […]
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts an extensive nationwide inspection known as the International Roadcheck. This event is critical for commercial truck and bus drivers in Mississippi, as it aims to ensure compliance with safety regulations, both for drivers and their vehicles. The 72-hour inspection blitz is designed to remove unsafe drivers […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its “2016 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts” report, shedding light on an alarming increase in fatal large-truck collisions across the country. For drivers in Mississippi, particularly those operating large commercial vehicles, the findings are particularly concerning. The report reveals that there was a 3 percent […]
With more large trucks on the road than ever before, Mississippi drivers face increasing safety concerns. The mass and weight of semi-trucks and 18-wheelers can lead to devastating consequences when these vehicles are involved in collisions. This risk becomes even more significant when truck drivers operate their vehicles outside of their mandated hours of service, […]
Every year, thousands of motorists are killed or seriously injured in collisions with semi-tractor trailers across Mississippi and the nation. Larger vehicles, such as trucks, offer greater protection in a crash, but this often comes at the expense of smaller vehicles like cars, pickup trucks, or SUVs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, […]
Big rigs are a common sight on Mississippi roads, hauling cargo across the state daily. The safety of these operations is monitored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is responsible for ensuring that trucking companies comply with safety regulations. Since 2015, the FMCSA has been under pressure from Congress to update its […]
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts its International Roadcheck, a rigorous inspection initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of commercial vehicles and their drivers across North America. This year’s inspections brought critical insights into the safety compliance of trucks operating in Mississippi. With 67,502 inspections conducted, it’s essential to understand the common […]
Big rigs, due to their massive size and weight, present unique dangers for drivers in Mississippi. These large trucks can easily turn a minor collision into a fatal accident, especially when smaller vehicles are involved. Drivers who rear-end a truck risk sliding under it, while trucks that rear-end cars can ride over them, leading to […]
Despite a 1.9 percent drop in overall traffic fatalities between 2016 and 2017, Mississippi saw a troubling increase in accidents involving large trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a 9 percent rise in fatalities linked to large trucks during this period. This alarming trend raises questions about the factors contributing to such incidents […]