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August 20, 2025 / Truck Accidents

What Is the MCS-90 Endorsement?

You likely already know that liability insurance is required on your vehicle when you drive on Florida’s roads. Similarly, big trucks and commercial vehicles must also carry liability insurance. The MCS-90 endorsement is a special add-on or amendment to a commercial truck’s liability insurance coverage. This endorsement guarantees financial responsibility for public liability. Keep reading […]

August 1, 2025 / Truck Accidents

Teenagers Driving Trucks

Teenagers getting behind the wheel of a truck is a topic that raises many questions for parents, lawmakers, and drivers sharing the road. Trucks are not only larger and heavier than regular cars, but they also require more skill, responsibility, and training to operate safely. In Florida, where trucks are common on highways and local […]

July 10, 2025 / Truck Accidents

Understanding Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Most people never consider how much their vehicle weighs, especially if they never tow a trailer. However, truck drivers need to be extremely familiar with their truck’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and any trailer they might be towing. This figure is significant because it can dictate which regulations apply to your vehicle as well […]

July 6, 2025 / Truck Accidents

What Is a Truck’s No Zone?

If you’ve ever driven alongside a semi-truck or 18-wheeler on the highway, you know just how intimidating it can be. These massive vehicles dominate the road and require significantly more time and space to maneuver compared to a passenger car. In addition to their size, one of the biggest hazards associated with commercial trucks is […]

July 1, 2025 / Truck Accidents

Interstate vs. Intrastate Trucking

Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and property damage. If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck crash, it’s important to understand whether the truck was engaged in interstate or intrastate trucking. These two types of trucking follow different rules and regulations, which can significantly affect your personal injury claim in […]

June 27, 2025 / Truck Accidents

How Many Hours Can a Trucker Drive in Florida?

If you’ve ever taken a long road trip across Florida, you’ve probably passed more than a few large trucks hauling cargo across the state. These drivers play a key role in moving goods, but they also have to follow strict rules that limit how long they can drive. These rules help reduce the risk of […]

May 28, 2025 / Truck Accidents

How Trucking Accidents Differ From Car Accidents

Not all crashes are the same. Trucking accidents are often much more serious than regular car accidents. Trucks are bigger, heavier, and harder to stop. There are also more rules involved and more people who can be responsible. Because of this, trucking accidents typically involve more damage, more complicated investigations, and higher stakes. In this […]

May 23, 2025 / Truck Accidents

Jackknife Truck Accidents: All You Need to Know

Every year, thousands of truck accidents occur on Florida roads, many of which result in serious injuries and fatalities. Among the most dangerous and dramatic of these are jackknife accidents. A jackknife truck accident happens when a large truck (typically an 18-wheeler) folds in on itself at the point where the cab meets the trailer, […]

May 14, 2025 / Truck Accidents

What Are the Common Jackknife Truck Accident Causes and Injuries?

One advantage of driving on major highways is that they have several lanes, giving you more space to avoid an accident when another vehicle loses control. Unfortunately, a jackknifed 18-wheeler may eliminate that advantage, making it impossible to avoid an accident. This is part of what makes jackknife truck accidents so scary. The following information […]

April 3, 2025 / Truck Accidents

How Much Does A Semi Truck Weigh?

Semi trucks are the undisputed kings of the road: massive vehicles that dwarf almost every other type of vehicle on the road. Despite how that statement sounds, you still might not fully realize just how much bigger they are. How much does a semi-truck weigh compared to a typical passenger vehicle? The answer of our […]

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