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Loophole in driving prohibition to be removed. Starting next November, truck drivers with a "prohibited" status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will have their commercial driving privileges removed by state licensing agencies. It's an extra measure to prevent impaired driving truck accidents in Arkansas and across the United States....

To help prevent accidents involving commercial trucks, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently updated its entry in the U.S. Department of Transportation's September 2023 Significant Rulemaking Report on its top speed plans. It removed a specific top speed from the proposed speed limiter rule for commercial motor vehicles. The original report had indicated...

Knowing the hazards may help Arkansas farmers and workers avoid injury. It's harvest time in Arkansas, one of the year's busiest periods for local farmers. Unfortunately, harvest time increases the risk for farmers due to round-the-clock work with specialized, rarely used equipment, alongside the pressure to secure valuable crops. These factors heighten the potential for...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering new regulations that could impact commercial truck drivers, including those operating tractor-trailers. These proposed rules aim to revamp the criteria used by FMCSA to assess a commercial truck driver's fitness for safely operating a commercial truck. Specifically, the proposed federal regulations seek to alter the key...

Trucking companies must uphold safety standards and hire drivers responsibly Negligent hiring practices by trucking companies often contribute to a significant number of commercial tractor-trailer accidents. These companies are responsible for ensuring that they hire truck drivers who not only possess proper licenses but also have a safe driving record devoid of a history of...

In a move that could significantly reduce rear-end truck accidents and save lives, federal traffic safety officials are considering whether new large trucks should be required to have Automatic Emergency Breaking systems (AEBs). If it becomes a rule, the proposal could significantly impact Arkansas roads. Serious and fatal rear-end truck accidents are common here. The...

The outcome raises significant concerns about the trucking industry. The findings of an unannounced "brake safety day" have been revealed, and they are alarming. Without a doubt, brakes are among the most crucial safety components in any vehicle. The ability to slow down or stop to avoid collisions can be the difference between life and...

Truck accidents remain a pressing concern on Arkansas roads, claiming lives and causing injuries every year. In an effort to minimize the severity of truck collisions and enhance safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a new mandate for side guards. This new mandate addresses a longstanding vulnerability that has plagued the trucking...

Recovering your losses can be difficult without help from an attorney. Arkansas is known as the "Natural State" because it is home to vast expanses of fertile land, perfect for growing crops. From rice to soybeans, corn to wheat, and vegetables to fruits, agriculture is integral to the state's economy, providing jobs for its residents...

Unsecured cargo often causes serious truck accidents Tractor-trailers transport billions of pounds of freight every year across the country. Unfortunately, some of the contents in 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks are not properly secured. As a result, the cargo can shift and cause serious tractor-trailer accidents. So who’s at fault when unsecured cargo causes...