While all aspects of semi truck and automobile accidents are covered in this electronic journal - including such things as insurance, injuries and recovery, progressive safety technology and statistics - I have yet to provide a comprehensive list of organizations and websites that readers may refer to in order to stay abreast of the industry.
Unfortunately the parameters of this blog will allow me to only offer a few of the more important agenicies. If you have any interest in reading more extensively on rules, regulations and other topics then visit any of the websites that follow.
The United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trucking_industry/index.html
U.S. Customs - they oversee the entry of foreign goods into the United States and are one of several regulatory agencies.
Department of Transportation (DOT) - specifically the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a department within the DOT, sets and enforces the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (MCSR) which set safety standards for the design, manufacture, and operation of transportation equipment. www.ai.volpe.dot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation.This site has many interesting and relevant links. http://www.txdot.gov/
Texas Department of Public Safety. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/
Each of these websites has a tremendous amount of information specific to trucking as well as related topics. They are updated regularly and provide phone numbers and contact information should you have questions or the need for further direction
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston delivery truck accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston semi truck accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
