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Truck Drivers And Sleep Apnea

May 25, 2017
Truck Accidents

Truck drivers in Connecticut should expect to encounter more regulations regarding sleep apnea. This is due to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to not review a case in which a driver alleged that a truck carrier violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring...

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Autonomous Trucks And Hours Of Service Reform

May 9, 2017
Truck Accidents

During a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration session at the annual workshop held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in April, manned control for tractor-trailers was the main topic of discussion. Connecticut residents should also know that individuals who commented at the public forum also...

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The Rise In Fatal Crashes Involving Large Trucks

April 12, 2017
Truck Accidents

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 4,050 large commercial trucks involved in motor vehicle accidents in 2015. Some of them occurred in Connecticut. This number represents an 8 percent increase from 2014. The agency’s report shows that those large trucks, which are...

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Cargo Will Be Focus Of CVSA Inspection Blitz

March 21, 2017
Truck Accidents

Commercial truck drivers in Connecticut may be subject to inspection June 6-8. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold its annual inspection blitz during these days. For the event this year, the inspection will focus on cargo securement. Most truck drivers will receive a North...

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Challenges Associated With Driverless Trucks

March 9, 2017
Truck Accidents

Connecticut truck drivers spend enormous amounts of time on the road. This keeps them away from their families, and it also creates a potential risk of driving while fatigued. The co-founder of Starsky Robotics believes that autonomous commercial trucks may allow truck drivers to spend...

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Study Links Truck Drivers’ Health Status And Crash Risk

February 20, 2017
Truck Accidents

Connecticut residents who are the victims of a truck accident often face serious injuries, some of which can cause temporary or permanent impairment. While many of these types of collisions are caused by truck drivers who were speeding, impaired by alcohol or drugs, or distracted...

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FMCSA Delays Implementation Of Driver Training Rule

February 7, 2017
Truck Accidents

The implementation of a regulation that deals with how commercial vehicle operators in Connecticut and around the country are trained has been delayed for at least 60 days according to a statement released on Feb. 1 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The announcement...

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Proving Liability In A Connecticut Truck Accident

January 19, 2017
Truck Accidents

Each year, a number of people are seriously injured or killed in Connecticut accidents involving commercial trucks or other commercial vehicles. If your or your loved one has suffered a serious injury in such a collision, you may find that the trucking company and its...

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Autonomous Trucks On The Horizon

December 7, 2016
Truck Accidents

Connecticut truck drivers could soon be a part of an industry in which autonomous trucks will have a significant role, according to a report by the American Transportation Research Institute. An updated infrastructure, better safety and efficiency, legal changes and significant regulatory reform will be...

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Unsafe Brakes On Commercial Vehicles Compromises Highway Safety

November 18, 2016
Truck Accidents

While driver error is often thought to be the main cause of motor vehicle accidents, it is also true that unsafe vehicles can be a significant contributing factor. For that reason, states require regular vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with necessary safety standards. However, despite...

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