On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 26, 2020 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Oklahoma drivers are no strangers to commercial trucks. The Sooner State’s important network of highways bring thousands of semis through every year. You likely know how to safely drive around these huge vehicles and trust that fleet operators and independent truckers...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Aug 26, 2019 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
UPS, a long-time supporter of transportation technologies, has jumped on the automated driving bandwagon, with an investment into autonomous trucks. The investment was with TuSimple, which is test-driving tractor-trailers to see if the invention can improve the...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Dec 23, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Throughout Oklahoma, commercial vehicles, such as taxis and buses, are used to transport people both short and long distances. Every passenger on a commercial vehicle is vulnerable to the behaviors and abilities of the vehicle’s driver. Although commercial...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Nov 21, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Drivers of commercial vehicles such as delivery trucks, buses and vans follow their employers’ directions and instructions to meet the demands of their business. Although these drivers are can be safe drivers, they sometimes fail to follow state and federal...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 17, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Many Oklahoma commercial vehicles are used to transport passengers and items over short and long distances. Only professional drivers or people who have undergone extensive training in operating large vehicles are legally allowed to drive vehicles, such as passenger...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 3, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Trucks used by various industries in the United States are considered commercial vehicles. These “big rigs,” such as delivery trucks seen in and around Edmunds, Oklahoma, are large and weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Considering the size and weight of these...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Aug 28, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles are typically used to transport goods, livestock or people from one location to another anywhere across the country, including Oklahoma. Trucks, taxis, vans and buses are among the most common commercial vehicles. What about tour buses? The answer...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jul 17, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles or trucks are frequent sights along Oklahoma’s roads and highways. Those who drive them must follow strict delivery deadlines to satisfy client expectations. Because trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, a commercial...
by adam | Jun 12, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Taxis, coach buses and trucks are all commercial vehicles that are used for different purposes. For example, trucks are used for delivering various loads from one place to another. In Oklahoma City and elsewhere in Oklahoma, trucks are often seen on major roadways and...
by adam | May 15, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
There has been a development in the investigation of the California commercial vehicle accident that stunned many Americans, including those in Oklahoma City. Federal transportation officials, including the National Transportation Safety Board, have led the...
