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“DEFENSE” DOES NOT MEAN “DEFENSIVE”

Posted by CDL Law Admin - July 6, 2021 - Transportation, Transportation Law, Transportation News, Trucking Defense, Trucking insurance, Trucking Legal News, Trucking Litigation PA, Trucking Risk, Trucking Safety
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A major failing in trucking “defense” is that is seen as synonymous with “defensive”. Too often trucking companies and their insurers hunker down after the accident, waiting for the bill board attorney to make their move. Worse yet, even after receiving the letter of representation, they sit by idly waiting for the plaintiff to dictate the […]

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PA’S POST-ACCIDENT D & A TESTING REQUIREMENT REPEALED

Posted by CDL Law Admin - December 11, 2018 - FMCSA, General, Transportation, Transportation Law, Transportation News, Trucking, Trucking Defense, Trucking Legal News, Trucking Litigation PA, Trucking Safety
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Pennsylvania has repealed its post-accident drug and alcohol testing requirement that was at Section 3756 of the PA vehicle code. It has replaced it with a provision that states, “The department shall promulgate regulations consistent with 49 CFR 382.303 (relating to post-accident testing).” As you recall from earlier newsletters, PA’s vehicle code, at Section 3756, […]

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THE CASE FOR REAR-FACING IN-CAB CAMERAS

Posted by CDL Law Admin - December 16, 2017 - FMCSA, Transportation Law, Trucking, Trucking Defense, Trucking Legal News, Trucking Litigation PA
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In-cab cameras are becoming the norm.  Drivers are frequently purchasing their own cameras if their company does not have a program.  In today’s “Youtube” world, video evidence is invaluable. Rear-facing cameras present the next hurdle for acceptance.  Many driver’s balk at the thought of being “under constant surveillance”.  This is an unfortunate misunderstanding and misses […]

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