What Medical Requirements Must Truck Drivers Meet?
Operating an 80,000-pound commercial truck safely demands top physical and mental condition. Truck drivers are required to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam before beginning the job and...
Can Improperly Secured Cargo Cause a Truck Accident?
Improperly secured cargo is a major but often overlooked cause of serious truck accidents in Indiana and across the country. When commercial trucks are loaded with goods, state and federal...
Who Is Liable If an Independent Contractor Causes a Truck Accident?
In the trucking industry, an independent contractor is a driver who operates their own business and typically owns or leases their truck. Unlike an employee, who works under a company’s...
