Commercial Truck Accident — $605,000 Result

Rising shipping demand and an ongoing driver shortage are pushing truck drivers toward longer hours. Federal Hours of Service rules cap driving at 11 hours after a 10-hour break, 14 worked hours in a 24-hour period, and 60 hours in 7 days or 70 in 8. Pressure to exceed those limits leads to fatigue at the wheel.

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.