Truck Accidents

If you’ve ever considered driving a box truck for work or moving purposes in Oregon, you may wonder if you need a commercial driver’s license (CDL). This is an important question to ask before getting behind the wheel. Driving without the right license can lead to fines, insurance problems, and even legal issues if...

Box trucks, also known as straight trucks or cube trucks, are widely used for transporting cargo. They offer a convenient and cost-effective way to move goods. In many cases, they do not require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate. However, whether or not a driver needs CDL depends on several factors, including the...

The federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate a commercial vehicle. A CDL is a specialized license generally required in the U.S. for drivers operating large commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. Specifically, it is required for drivers who operate vehicles that have a gross weight...

It should come as no surprise that trucks and large commercial vehicles can cause tremendous damage to other motorists in the event of a crash. The National Safety Council’s statistics show that, although large commercial trucks account for only 5% of all registered vehicles, they are involved in nearly one out of every ten...

A jackknife accident gets its name from a pocket knife or “jackknife.” It describes what the semi-truck looks like after the accident. The tractor and trailer fold into each other like you would fold a jackknife to close it. Unfortunately, as the trailer sweeps around toward the tractor (cab), the semi-truck can “fold in”...