Commercial Truck Accident — $1.4 Million Result

Interstate 35, a 588-mile trucking corridor running from the Oklahoma border to Laredo, is one of the most dangerous highways in Texas. In 2018 alone, 20,401 traffic accidents were reported on I-35 and 153 motorists died. Heavy commercial truck volume, since Texas carries 85% of U.S.-Mexico truck trade, plus congestion through Dallas-Fort Worth, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio drives frequent 18-wheeler crashes.

Driving a fully loaded moving truck is challenging for people unaccustomed to large, heavy vehicles. This guide walks through practical safety steps to take before, during, and after a move, beginning with how to load a truck properly: place heavy items along the bottom, back, and sides with weight evenly distributed, and keep lighter, fragile objects on top to maintain the vehicle's balance and control.