How Common Are Crashes with UPS, Fed Ex, and Amazon Trucks? The term “last-mile delivery industry” refers to the transportation of goods from a fulfillment center or a transportation hub to the final destination (usually a customer’s home). Unfortunately, the amount of truck accidents that occur involving last-mile delivery trucks continues to grow every year….
One person was left with serious injuries following a truck crash on Wednesday, April 26th in Suffolk. What should I do after being injured in a Virginia truck accident? According to a local source with knowledge of the accident, police, and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene in the 5000th block of Pruden Boulevard…
According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are almost 5,000 people killed in commercial truck accidents each year. One of the deadliest crashes that occur is those that happen with tractor-trailers. The massive size and weight of these vehicles leave little chance for occupants inside a regular passenger vehicle. For those victims…
A recent study released by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles refers to the number of people killed in truck accidents in the Hampton Roads region last year as a “startling increase.” According to the data, there were 28 people killed in crashes involving truck accidents in 2022 – a 75 percent increase over the…
Virginia truck drivers are bound by numerous state and federal laws dictating how trucks must be operated. These regulations seek to ensure the safety of truck drivers and others on the road. Virginia Trucking Regulations Truck drivers and trucking companies that operate within Virginia must comply with the following regulations under state law. Licensing Requirements…