With about 100,000 open truck driver positions, inexperienced drivers are increasingly behind the wheel says Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear. No matter what the job if there are many openings and employers eager to hire, those who are hiring may lower the qualifications to get the positions filled. One of those qualifications is experience. …
Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule that sets education and training requirements for new truck drivers. The Entry-Level Driver Training Rule (ELDT) replaces a previous proposal that would have made it mandatory for new truck drivers to complete at least 30 hours of training behind the wheel before receiving …
Commercial carriers and companies that operate semi-trucks will soon be subject to new rules for drug and alcohol testing for their drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is ready to publish a new rule regarding a central database listing the results of truckers’ drug and alcohol screenings. Under the new rule, carrier companies …
Tractor-trailer operators have demanding jobs that require them to stay on the road for days and even weeks at a time. Without long-haul truckers, much of the goods consumers rely on would never make it to store shelves. Most truck drivers are professionals who take their jobs very seriously. They follow the rules and make …
Drivers in Philadelphia and New Jersey are well-versed in the perils of winter driving. From black ice to heavy snowfall, getting behind the wheel during the winter months can be a nerve-wracking experience—especially when a driver around you has neglected to clear snow accumulation from the top of their vehicle. Sudden braking or a high …
The week of Thanksgiving is one of the biggest travel weeks of the year. It’s the kickoff to the holiday season, and people use this time to visit friends and family all over the country. Unfortunately, the boost in traffic also means a sharp increase in car and truck accidents. After all, semi-truck drivers have …
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Philadelphia, PA (August 28, 2025)— According to authorities, two men were killed and a third remains in extremely critical condition after a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, August 28. (more…)
Millcreek, PA (August 27, 2025) – A young child was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon, August 26, in a multi-vehicle crash that ended in the parking lot of the Public House restaurant in Millcreek, according to police. (more…)
Washington County, PA (August 26, 2025)— A 46-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while addressing a mechanical issue on his car along a busy roadway in Washington County, officials said. (more…)
