Truck crash articles for San Antonio
Plain answers on trucking company records, federal safety rules, Texas trial rules and who can be held responsible after a crash with a commercial truck, from LAWBOSS – Uvalle Law Firm, PLLC.
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How long a trucking company must keep its logs, inspection reports and driver files
Federal record retention rules for trucking companies: logs 6 months, inspection reports 3 months, maintenance 1 year, driver files 3 years, and why it matters.
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Can a freight broker be sued for hiring an unsafe carrier? What the 2026 Supreme Court ruling says
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II (2026): the Supreme Court held negligent hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted. What it means after a crash.
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What Chapter 72 changed for trials after a commercial truck crash in Texas
How HB 19 and Chapter 72 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code changed truck crash trials: two phases, limits on rule evidence, employer stipulations.