Weather can be very unpredictable, especially in Missouri. One day, it might be sunny, warm, and dry. The next, it might be rainy, foggy, and cold. Our summers are hot and humid, while our winters can be bitterly cold. Large commercial truck drivers must be aware of the weather conditions they are driving in, keeping public safety in mind.
The increased demand for delivery means it can be complex as to who is the liable party when you are in an accident with one of Amazon’s delivery vehicles.
Published: October `4, 2020 • Updated: January 26, 2023 (statistics: February 16, 2025).
Large commercial trucks play a vital role in transporting goods and supporting our communities’ economies. Although they account for only about 4% to 5% of all registered motor vehicles on the road, they were involved in roughly 9% of all fatal traffic crashes in 2023. Accidents involving large trucks occur for many of the same reasons as automobile collisions, and they remain a significant and common type of roadway incident.
The popularity of having groceries delivered has grown tremendously. Instacart, Shipt, Peapod and many others make it easy to buy from Aldi’s, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, Sprouts and more. The appeal: contactless delivery, social distancing, and avoiding long check-out lines and crowded stores. It is, however, a popular convenience that means more delivery drivers on our Kansas City roads.
Online shopping has become a way of life. Delivery of goods, which now includes groceries, fast food, prescriptions and more, saves us from risking possible COVID-19 exposure. The delivery truck experience is contactless, convenient and allows us to social distance.
Originally Published: July 7, 2020 • Updated: October 9, 2026
Semitruck accidents (involving a large commercial truck) are far more devastating than passenger-vehicle accidents. Why? A commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, compared to a standard passenger car weighing 3,000-4,000 pounds. When these vehicles collide, the types of injuries suffered can be severe, sometimes fatal.
Originally Published: June 19, 2020 • Updated: February 22, 2023
Did you know approximately 5,000 people in passenger vehicles die every year in crashes involving semitrucks? Accidents with large commercial trucks can be devastating, and many drivers don’t fully understand how to safely share the road with these big rigs. These tips will help you stay alert, make safer decisions, and protect yourself and your passengers when driving near semitrucks.
In 2022, semitrucks were involved in 5,279 fatal crashes, resulting in 5,936 deaths — including those in passenger vehicles. (Source: NHTSA crashstats.)
Originally Published: June 12, 2020 • Updated: September 2, 2022
After a serious truck or car accident, you may focus on the physical injuries. You can see them; others can, too. It is clear that you were injured in the accident. What is not so obvious, however, is any psychological or emotional trauma suffered, such as anxiety or depression. Mental health issues related to accidents are common yet may not arise for days or weeks or longer, hiding beneath frustrations and stress.
Please note, this article is not medical advice. Talk with your physician or mental health provider about your situation.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates and monitors trucking companies throughout the United States, setting forth regulations governing commercial motor vehicles and trucking companies.
Within the FMCSA Regulations are a set of rules referred to as Hours of Service (HOS). These regulations govern commercial truck drivers and the hours they work and drive.
Multi-vehicle accidents, often referred to as chain reaction crashes, typically involve three or more vehicles colliding in a “chain” of rear-end impacts. Typically, in a rear-end accident between two cars, we assume that the driver who does the rear-ending is at fault, but that is not necessarily the case in a chain reaction accident. Liability in these types of collisions isn’t always so straightforward, so how do you determine who is at fault or liable?
