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Many Texas businesses depend on independent motor carriers to move their products safely and efficiently. But when a trucking accident occurs, plaintiffs sometimes seek to expand liability beyond the driver and motor carrier to include the company whose goods were being transported. In a significant victory for Texas businesses, the Supreme Court of Texas recently...

Potential sweeping rule changes continue to impact the nation’s trucking industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recommended 18 new rule changes and proposals to federal trucking laws to ease regulatory compliance and support rapid industry growth. Our national law firm can help you navigate these changes and new rules instituted by the...

In a bid to enhance the efficiency and safety of emergency relief efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently unveiled a Final Rule aimed at tightening regulations for trucking companies involved in providing crucial relief services during emergencies. This significant development comes as a response to the increasing need for streamlined operations in...

If you are a truck driver or trucking company that stays updated on countrywide transportation laws, then you are likely aware of the ongoing debate over increased weight limits of trucks. This debate started out due to the idea of modifying weight regulations for commercial vehicles. It’s continued because of the potential implications and dangers...