Beginning on July 1st, the speed limit on I-465 in Indiana was raised from 55 mph to 65 mph, according to Indiana House Bill 1461. Despite changes in speed, drivers should still watch out for fluctuations in the speed limit while driving on the interstate. The speed limit remains at 55 mph for certain areas of the […]
Adam Grill has over 20 years of experience as a truck driver, training instructor for truck driving, heavy equipment operator and trucking terminal supervisor. As the Co-Founder and President of The Legacy Corporation and Director of Motor Carrier Operations for the Atlantic Pacific Resource Group, Grill works to advance truck driving as a profession, ensuring […]
Most drivers share the road with semi-trucks every day. Oftentimes, drivers’ commutes are affected by semi-truck accidents multiple times a week. But have you stopped to consider why these accidents happen so often and how likely they are to happen to you? In 2023, there were over 5,600 deaths from trucking-related accidents and an ultimate 62% […]
The semi-truck that killed William “Bill” Card in 2021 became a chameleon — or “reincarnated” — carrier after the accident. This means the trucking company shut down (due to a history of crashes or safety violations) then re-opened with a new name to avoid penalties. Chameleon carriers have been around for decades, yet they continue […]
Our day-to-day lives can be demanding, and with an increasingly 24/7 work culture, it is becoming more difficult to get proper rest before a long day at work. Fatigued driving can make the morning commute more dangerous, especially for commercial motor vehicle drivers that spend long hours on the road. A full night’s rest can […]
Only 48 years ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that attorney advertising was a right protected by the U.S. Constitution. Before then, the American Bar Association (ABA) forbade it. Today, there are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the country. Between 2017 and 2021, attorneys spent $6.8 billion on advertisements. Can you trust these […]
If driving alongside a semi tractor-trailer in a passenger vehicle feels daunting, imagine how it must feel on a bicycle. We have entered the most dangerous time of year for cyclists: summer. More than 450 bicyclists were killed in vehicle crashes between June and September in 2023, NHTSA reports. Cycling is an activity enjoyed by kids and […]
Indiana Super Lawyer Daniel J. Buba has represented victims of trucking accidents for 15 years and is a founding partner of Doehrman Buba Ring personal injury firm. He has authored and presented numerous legal papers covering semi-truck litigation and traumatic brain injuries and frequently lectures at national and local seminars. This year, he will be […]
Alcohol-impaired drivers of large trucks were involved in 19% more fatal traffic crashes in 2023 than the year prior, according to a recently published report by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is a concerning increase — especially since drivers of passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and motorcycles saw significant decreases in alcohol-related fatal crashes. The 15-page report examines […]
While working for the Truck Safety Coalition, Zach Cahalan has seen the effects of trucking companies that do not make safety a priority. The coalition is a combination of Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH) and Parents Against Tired Truckers (P.A.T.T.), focusing on reducing the number of crashes that lead to death and injury. The […]
