Ryan Bradley | June 13, 2022 | Truck Accident
Can Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in Missouri?
If you have ever driven on a major highway, you have probably noticed that tractor-trailers usually congregate in the right lanes. This isn’t a coincidence. Most states have laws requiring large vehicles to stay out of the left lane. The state of Missouri is no… read more
Ryan Bradley | November 11, 2021 | Truck Accident
Trucking Regulations 2021: Everything You Need to Know
2021 has brought about many shifts to the ways that U.S. and state governments regulate trucking. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented several changes to keep goods flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government codified some of these after testing them in 2020,… read more
Ryan Bradley | November 3, 2021 | Truck Accident
How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?
Exactly how much does a semi truck weigh? The answer to this question is complicated. Missouri has several ways to determine the maximum weight for a semi truck and trailer combination. These limits may vary depending on where the truck travels and the cargo it… read more
Ryan Bradley | July 8, 2021 | Truck Accident
What is MCS-90?
Most people do not know what an MCS-90 is outside of trucking companies. But if you’re involved in a commercial truck accident, you might need the information contained on an MCS-90. An MCS-90 is a publicly available record of a motor carrier’s insurance or surety… read more
Ryan Bradley | May 14, 2021 | Truck Accident
Where Are the 4 Blind Spots on an 18-Wheeler?
Large truck accidents are some of the most devastating traffic accidents on the road. Whether you call them tractor-trailers, big-rigs, or 18-wheelers, a large truck outweighs your vehicle by up to 75,000 pounds. Occupants of other vehicles sustain almost three-fourths of the deaths and injuries… read more
Ryan Bradley | February 1, 2020 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Truck Accident
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Bans Truck Driver Text Messaging
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule banning commercial drivers from text messaging on the road to decrease Missouri truck accidents. The FMCSA recently prohibited on-the-job text messaging by commercial truck drivers. Under the new regulation, motor carriers cannot require… read more
Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Truck Accident
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program Tested, Found Effective
The federal government recently evaluated the cost and effectiveness of the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program in Missouri. The CSA is a federal initiative designed to strengthen the safety of the nation’s public roadways. The CSA aims to improve the safety of large trucks… read more
Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Truck Accident
Motorcyclist Struck By Tractor-Trailer’s Exploding Tire in Missouri
A male Festus, Missouri resident was struck by an airborne tire tread that exploded from the wheel of a tractor-trailer when the resident was traveling on Interstate 44 on his motorcycle. The motorcyclist was struck on June 13, 2012 at 1:25pm in Phelps County. Kenneth… read more
Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Tractor Trailer Crash \ Tractor Trailer Personal Injury News \ Truck Accident
Five Truck Crash Kills One Man in Missouri
Karl Krueger, 62, was killed and another man was injured Tuesday in a chain reaction crash that involved five tractor trailers near . This fatal tractor trailer accident occurred before noon as four of the trucks were stopped on highway I-29. Krueger was driving the… read more
Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Missouri Fatal Truck Accidents \ Truck Accident
Fatality In Fiery Semi-Trailer Accident
Two semi-trucks crashed into a head-on Missouri semi-truck accident in Cameron, Missouri, killing one and injuring two. The accident occurred when a northbound tractor trailer crossed the centerline and slammed into a semitrailer traveling in the other direction. Both trucks burst into flame at impact…. read more