Both the transportation and law fields were dominated by men for many years. Both have made vast improvements in the development of women in the fields. Women In Trucking Association,
It’s a well-known fact throughout the trucking industry that four wheeled vehicles are usually the at-fault party in traffic accident between semis and cars. The Windmill Example of an Oversized
Near our hometown in North Florida, we occasionally see a Chicken Limo pass by. This oversized party-on-wheels has a giant chicken head on the roof. Our law firm’s staff has
You paid your insurance premiums on time. One day, out of the blue, you get a notice that your operating authority is being revoked. Why? Somehow, FMCSA doesn’t have record
Jack is a million mile safe driver. Recently, he was properly parked at a loading dock when a distracted trucker swung too wide and hit his truck. This accident wasn’t
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the Ninth Circuit’s decision in California Trucking Association v. Bonta, 996 F.3d 644 (9th Cir. 2021). At issue
Jorge, a professional truck driver, was traveling north on I-95 when a car decided to brake suddenly in front of him for no apparent reason. With as much effort as
On a summer day in Dallas, Texas, you’re driving your big rig along Interstate 20. An 18-year-old girl, on the phone, hits you. Everyone’s okay and the girl’s given a
Mike and Maria own a small RV store of 35 recreational vehicles. These motor homes are all in high demand throughout the summer months. In June, one of their vehicles
Sometimes people just need a helping hand. An accident and injury may push an owner operator into a financial predicament. Others may be suffering from health problems or a family
As supply chain issues accelerate, companies face challenges in parts replacement, equipment production, and a massive shortage of trucks and repair staff. Here’s how to ensure your equipment isn’t underinsured.
Kyle hauls supersized windmill blades throughout the Midwest. He has an impeccable safety record. But last month, his tractor trailer was hit by a woman driving a car insured by
All types of businesses experience interruptions now and then, whether due to electrical outages, accidents, or even a pandemic. Interruptions in work flow can cause large losses of business income.
If you are in the trucking industry, you have probably heard of “freight factoring”. Freight factoring is such a useful tool for small and medium sized businesses. The benefits of
Mayhem at McDonald’s A sports car careened down the road out of control, hit a curb and flipped up into the air. It landed right in the lobby of a
Owner-operators enjoy the freedom of being able to choose the loads they haul and how they schedule their time. Being your own boss certainly has its perks, even if you
Eckert & Associates, PA primarily represents trucking clients with property damage claims. We proceed against at-fault parties and their insurance companies for payment. In our experience, insurance companies treat lost
Eckert & Associates’ attorney Jason Schafer and I hear clients’ frustrations daily about delays in truck repairs because of back ordered parts. COVID has created nightmares in the supply chain
Pain at the pump means more than the high price of fuel for owner operator, Marty. After fueling up his semi at a truck stop in Southern Illinois last year,
The Coronavirus pandemic has rocked our economy, but as always, truckers have come through for the American people. According to Transport Topics: Truck drivers have been among the front-line responders
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