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FL Truck Driving Schools

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Truck drivers in Florida undertake a serious challenge when they decide to either own or operate a commercial vehicle. Responsible for some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle collisions in history, commercial trucks entail a wide range of specific rules and regulations in addition to specific operational factors. As such, Florida truck drivers must be […] Read More

Tanker Truck Accidents

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Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 40 tons. Accidents that involve these vehicles often result in serious property damage and bodily harm. The chances of sustaining fatal injuries increase whenever a tanker truck is involved in a collision; tanker trucks transport flammable, dangerous or hazardous materials. Tanker truck accidents can be caused by a […] Read More

Oversize Cargo

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Oversize cargo refers to cargo that is higher or wider than what will fit in standard containers that can be transported on top, open side, open top or flat rack containers. Oversize cargo is sometimes referred to as over-dimensional cargo. Examples of oversize cargo include: Transporting oversize cargo can be a difficult task for a […] Read More

Dump Truck Accidents

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A report recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that in the state of Florida, there were 29 large-truck accident fatalities in 2011.While there are often a number of factors that can contribute to a truck collision, due to the large variety of commercial vehicles that use the roads and highways […] Read More

Defective Trucks

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Thousands of vehicle accidents occur on Florida’s streets and highways every year. Many of these collisions involve large commercial trucks. Truck accidents can be caused by a number of factors including inexperienced drivers, overloaded cargo, driver fatigue and defective trucks. Federal regulations specify that commercial trucks must be kept in satisfactory condition and follow regular […] Read More

Car vs. Truck Crashes

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A statistic provided by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration shows that a person is killed every 16 minutes in the United States as a result of being involved in an accident with a truck. When a car strikes a truck, or vice versa, damages from the accident often result in serious injuries and […] Read More

Armored Truck Accidents

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Armored trucks are used to ship valuables, such as large sums of money for companies (i.e. retail outlets, banks) and are designed to withstand robbery attempts. Due to the weight and design of armored vehicles, they can be dangerous when they are involved in multi-vehicle crashes. If you or a relative was injured in an […] Read More

Accidents Involving Fire Trucks

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Fire trucks throughout the United States operate in emergency service, contributing to the likelihood of a motor vehicle accident, especially in heavy traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 2,000 fire Truck accidents occur throughout the country each and every year. On average, more than 1,000 injuries are associated with these […] Read More

About Inexperienced Truck Drivers

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There are currently 9 million large trucks registered in the United States, which include semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and any other type of large commercial vehicle. Unfortunately, these large vehicles are involved in a significant number of motor vehicle collisions each and every month across the country. While there are a variety of factors that frequently […] Read More

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