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Who's responsible for accidents caused by livestock on the highway?

Livestock on the Highway?

Ranchers and farmers have a duty to keep their livestock behind fences in most areas. They certainly are required to keep them off of federal highways. If a horse or

Image of a damaged truck next to text: "What Truckers Should Do After an Accident" by Sean Muholland, with a law office logo.

What Truckers Should Do After an Accident

By the very definition of the word, accidents are events that are unexpected. As truck drivers, we have all seen our share of vehicle accidents. Although we hope to never

A speeding semi-truck on a road with the text "Qualifications" and "Guest Writer Ernie Langston" overlaid. The image is branded with the Law Offices of Eckert & Associates.

Motor Carriers: Qualification of Commercial Drivers

One of the many obligations required of motor carriers is to ensure drivers are qualified to operate the commercial motor vehicle they operate.  The purpose of commercial drivers’ qualification is

Black and white image of parked semi-trucks under a cloudy sky with text: "Will Platooning Get a Chance? Written by Ike Sherlock," and a law office logo.

Will Platooning Get a Chance?

There certainly was a lot of buzz regarding truck platooning and truck automation in 2018, with the industry facing strong headwinds from a variety of sources.  The lack of driver

A man driving a truck, smiling, with the text "What makes a DOT truck drivable" and "By Guest Blogger Joe Lackey" overlaid in the image.

What Makes a Truck DOT Drivable?

Many people say the easiest part of being a professional driver is the actual driving of the truck.  Some may believe that holding the steering wheel as you survey the