The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the number of hours a day truck drivers can be on our roads. Since 2003, drivers have been limited to 11 hours of duty after 10 hours of rest and a maximum of 60 hours on duty in any given 7 day period. Drivers who choose to violate…
One of the most dangerous aspects of commercial trucks and tractor-trailers is their length—long vehicles have larger blind spots and are more difficult to maneuver than shorter vehicles. In order to keep everyone on the road safe, Virginia law limits the length of these trucks. Below, we’ve listed the length-related truck regulations in Virginia, as…
Recently, we have been writing about the dangers of truckers driving under the influence of illegally obtained prescription drugs—and how using these drugs can cause serious and sometimes fatal Virginia truck accidents. However, it is also important to understand that some prescription drugs can affect truckers, even if they are legally and rightfully prescribed to…
How dangerous is sharing the road with tractor-trailers, logging trucks and delivery vans?