Both businesses and private individuals regularly use box trucks. Whether you’re renting one for a move or considering a job that involves driving a box truck, it’s important to know whether a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required. In St. Louis, CDL requirements for box trucks are based primarily on the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight […]
Read more...Jackknife truck accidents are some of the most serious collisions that occur on Missouri roadways. In the St. Louis area, where interstates like I-70, I-64, and I-55 carry constant commercial traffic, a single loss of control by a tractor-trailer can put dozens of drivers at risk. Understanding how jackknife crashes happen, the injuries they often […]
Read more...The weight of a semi-truck can vary depending on the type of truck and what it’s carrying. On average, an empty semi-truck weighs between 25,000 and 35,000 pounds. When fully loaded, the maximum weight allowed on most U.S. highways is 80,000 pounds. These weight limits are important for safety and help prevent damage to roads […]
Read more...Few traffic accidents are as terrifying as a jackknife collision involving a massive tractor-trailer. These crashes often occur in seconds, leaving drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles with no time to react. Because commercial trucks are so much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, the devastation from a jackknife accident can be catastrophic. For Missouri […]
Read more...Trucking companies and commercial carriers are often required to carry special insurance endorsements, but many people outside the industry ask the same question: What is MCS-90? The MCS-90 is a federally mandated endorsement that applies to certain motor carriers. It is not a type of insurance policy, but rather an addition to an existing policy […]
Read more...If you’ve been involved in a truck accident in Missouri, it’s important to understand a key distinction that might affect your case—whether the truck was involved in intrastate or interstate commerce. While these terms sound similar, they fall under different regulatory systems and can influence everything from liability to the amount of compensation available after […]
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