Tractor trailers stopped or parked on the side of the highway are a safety risk. Because of limited available rest areas, big rigs are usingRead More
Big Truck Accidents
October 15, 2023 -
Trucking “Hours of Service” Regulations: Driver Fatigue causes Hundreds of Truck Crashes Every Year
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the United States enforces regulations governing the “Hours of Service” (HOS) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators.Read More
June 29, 2021 -
Amazon Deliver Crash: Amazon delivery contractors quit Portland routes, citing ‘unsafe’ work expectations
Two large delivery companies serving the Portland area notified drivers this week they will stop working with Amazon, their only client. Amazon’s policies create unsafeRead More
June 11, 2021 -
Portland 18-Wheeler Wreck: Tractor-Trailer Overturns Onto Vehicle
Interstate 5 northbound was closed through the morning commute Wednesday near Terwilliger Boulevard after a semi-tractor trailer crashed onto its side and landed on top ofRead More
June 4, 2021 -
Truck Fire Near Emigrant Lake Closes Border
A semi-truck accident involving a tractor-trailer on fire along I-5 south of Ashland Oregon prompted a closure of all northbound lanes of I-5. Firefighters and trafficRead More
