Due to the shortage of qualified drivers, some trucking companies have resorted to training drivers “on the job” or by hiring truck driving school graduates with little over-the-road driving experience.
Top Ten Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents It is almost impossible to dive for more than an hour, in any direction on a major highway, without encountering an accident involving a commercial delivery truck. In today’s post, the delivery truck accident lawyer at The Doan Law Firm discusses the “top ten” causes of accidents involving commercial delivery trucks. He will then explain why victims of delivery truck accidents will need to work closely with an experienced truck accident lawyer if…
Amazon’s “Free Delivery” Can Extract A Heavy Cost In Injuries, Lives In response to the retail business closings and “shelter in place” orders issued by both state and local governments over the past few months, there has been an increase in purchasing from online retailers such as Amazon.com. This surge in online shopping has placed tremendous pressure on the nation’s commercial trucking industry as it struggle to cope with this unanticipated increase in demand for deliveries. In today’s post the…
Auto Accidents Involving GardaWorld Armored Trucks Armored truck company has long record of fatal accidents, safety violations Everyone has seen the armored trucks that routinely transport money from high cash flow businesses such as fast food locations, supermarkets, and entertainment centers. Given the tremendous amounts of cash transported by armored trucks, you might think the various armored truck companies would invest heavily in routine maintenance to keep their vehicles in top operating condition. However, a recent investigative report by the…
The dramatic increase in “shop from home” orders brought about by the Coronavirus epidemic has led to shortages in the number of delivery drivers. In today’s post our delivery truck accident describes the legal issues that can arise if a delivery truck is involved.