My uncle was a long haul truck driver back in the 1980′s and I remember him driving across the country on limited sleep and rest. This was because he was an independent driver and his income was based solely on his carrying a load from one location to another. Many truck drivers today take the required rest and stops that are needed to abide by the law and reduce the risk of accident. But there are still those that push the envelope and put themselves and others at risk. Whenever a truck and car get in a head on the truck will always win. There are still numerous accidents that take place every year and because of that there are specialty truck accident lawyer firms that specialize in this area. They understand the laws and what is required of truck drivers and the companies that they work for.
