Articles, tagged with "federal motor carrier", page 6
20th October 2009
There are over 150000 truck accidents that hit the US roads, killing at least 5000 people. Of all the US states, Texas has its fair share of accidents to make the headlines with 18 wheelers tripping on roads and highways. This is the reason as to why you ...
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Author:
Andrew
07th September 2009
The American Moving and Storage Association reports that approximately 13% of Americans move every year. Any one who has moved, or is in the process of moving, has experienced how much work there is in packing up a household and relocating. In fact, acc...
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Author:
Sue Krippner
04th September 2009
Professional movers can make a daunting task simpler by doing the hard stuff like packing, loading and moving your belongings. But what to expect? Make your move smooth by using this moving guide for fees, fares and mileage. We've got some information tha...
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Author:
Yodle
18th June 2009
According to the most recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration census, there are now 16,930 registered transportation brokers. These numbers have been growing at a rate of 30% over the course of the past three years. This is a good indication th...
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Author:
stainleys
05th June 2009
In 2007 alone, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that there were more than 14,000,000 trucks roaming around the highways of US, and that includes Los Angeles.
Truck Accidents account for 4,669 of the total 58,512 crashes in 2003 and acc...
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Author:
Mesriani Law Group
01st May 2009
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 750 people die each year and more than 20,000 are injured each year because of fatigue truck drivers operating commercial truck vehicles. T...
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Author:
scarpey
16th April 2009
Trucking accident cases are quite a bit different than automobile accident cases. There are a number of reasons, but the primary reason is that trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These regulations are voluminous and tech...
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Author:
Mickey L Fine
07th April 2009
When a commercial truck accident occurs there can be a number of reasons, but one of the more common causes is sleepy drivers. On average, drivers of big rigs have to work long hours and often can have their pay minimized if they make a late delivery. Thi...
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Author:
Daniel Berry
09th January 2009
From the wheel to the supersonic jet, man has transcended conventional transportation. Had man failed to discover modern transportation means, we would have lived in despair and the hassles of transporting from one place to another. Part of this progress ...
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Author:
bravo seo
03rd December 2008
Top 3 tips to choose a good New York Moving Company
Finding a reliable New York moving company often involves a bit of home work and lots of research. Among the easiest means of getting a good New York moving company for your job is asking your friends...
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Author:
VirtuosOnline
01st December 2008
Despite the setbacks presented by the skyrocketing prices of diesel and other petroleum products, the trucking industry is still reaping profits. Even if gas rates have pushed past the ceiling, companies and other enterprises still need trucks and rigs to...
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Author:
Tanner
24th November 2008
Despite the many advances in technology, interstate trucking or transportation is still a preferred choice when it comes to delivering goods nationwide. Practically all U.S. commodities are transported by truck at certain points in the distribution proces...
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Author:
Tanner
21st October 2008
Recently, the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) met for the annual Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition to showcase several new technologies aimed at decreasing the potential for heavy truck accidents.
Delphi, which was one...
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Author:
Legal
20th October 2008
Freight brokers are basically middle-man between the shipper, buyer or owner of the product and the trucking company that moves the freight. Freight brokers will accept an order for a load to be moved from the customer and arrange for the transportation ...
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Author:
Ray Donovan
02nd September 2008
Before you even strike a deal with a motor coach rental company, consider one important thing: your safety. It could be that the bus is fully equipped with a lot of amenities, but if it lacks something in the safety department, you can be in grave danger....
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Author:
Robert Janis