Image Source: Valley Central On Monday, March 2nd, a serious 18-wheeler rollover accident occurred near Val Verde Road in Alamo, which led to both eastbound and westbound lanes on I-2 to shut down for several hours. Details Regarding the Accident The reasons as to why the 18-wheeler flipped over the median are still under investigation,… Read More
Category: 18 Wheelers
by Amber Cortez | March 3rd, 2020 | 18 Wheelers
18-Wheeler Accident Near Alamo Shuts Down Expressway
by Amber Cortez | January 20th, 2019 | 18 Wheelers, News
Crash With an 18-Wheeler Leaves One Man Injured
A local driver was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler on Wednesday, January 16th. Details About the Accident Little is known about what caused the accident, but the driver of the pickup truck was lucky to leave the scene of the crash that took place on Golie Road and westbound Frontage in Donna. According… Read More
by Amber Cortez | December 10th, 2018 | 18 Wheelers, News
A Tractor-Truck Rollover Sends One to the Hospital
A Department of Public Safety investigation is underway regarding the rollover of a tractor-truck in San Manuel-Linn that took place on December 7th. Details of the Incident Authorities believe that the tractor-truck may have hydroplaned while traveling on Highway 281, just south of FM 1017. Traffic was limited to one lane on the northbound side… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 22nd, 2018 | 18 Wheelers, News
Six-Vehicle Car Crash Sends Seven to the Hospital
A six-vehicle car crash in Pharr leaves seven people injured. The victims were taken to local hospitals for unknown injuries. The Accident Involved an 18-Wheeler On Monday, May 21nd, at around 5:30 PM, five cars and an 18-wheeler were involved in an accident on the westbound lane near 1301 W. Expressway 83. Seven people in… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 16th, 2018 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, News
Car on Fire: Major Accident in Cameron County
As reported by KTXS, DPS Troopers were on the scene of a major car accident in Cameron County on Monday, April 16th. Authorities said that the crash involved two 18-wheelers and several other vehicles. One of the vehicles is said to have caught on fire. Law enforcement is still investigating the crash and no details… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 5th, 2018 | 18 Wheelers, News
Commercial Truck Drivers Now Required to Use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
Back in December 2017, a federal requirement that all 18-wheeler trucks nationwide be installed with an electronic logging device (ELD) went into effect. While the law was in a “soft enforcement” period, April 1st saw full implementation of this federal mandate. This means truck drivers, fleet owners, and trucking companies can now face stiff penalties… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 13th, 2017 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident
The Potential Dangers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
As drivers, we are required to share the road with many types of vehicles that are different from the passenger vehicles that the majority of us operate. Few, if any, grab our attention like eighteen wheelers and other large commercial vehicles that drive alongside us every day. None present as many potential dangers to drivers… Read More
by Amber Cortez | August 31st, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Causes of 18-Wheeler Crashes: Brake Maintenance Safety
When brakes malfunction and a serious accident occurs, a variety of parties may be liable for the ensuing damage. The federal government has set very strict standards and regulations on the braking systems of 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. For instance, semi-trucks must meet specific requirements such as creating a certain braking force based on… Read More
by Amber Cortez | August 30th, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
18-Wheeler Driver Sentenced to 20 Years for Bus Crash
In September 2014, Shannon Ford, now 37, slammed into the back of a school bus in Florida, injuring multiple students. Now, two years later, Ford has plead no contest to four counts of reckless driving with bodily injury. The judge gave Ford 20 years in prison as a result of the seven school students who… Read More
by Amber Cortez | August 25th, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
Driver and Company Records as Evidence in a 18-Wheeler Lawsuit
We all feel a little nervous when that behemoth of an 18-wheeler comes barreling down the expressway. We’ve all seen these juggernauts in the news for causing some sort of major, and tragic, accident. Because commercial trucks consistently weigh up to 80,000 pounds, their involvement in any sort of accident often tend to be serious,… Read More