Truck Accidents

Rob King & Associates, Trail Lawyers | October 16, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) represents the maximum total weight a vehicle can safely carry, including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo. In Indiana, understanding GVWR is essential for complying with state and federal trucking regulations. A vehicle’s GVWR affects more than just road safety—it influences licensing requirements, registration fees, and whether a Commercial Driver’s […]

Rob King & Associates, Trail Lawyers | September 22, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Box trucks are common on roads throughout Indianapolis. Whether it’s a moving company transporting furniture, a business delivering goods, or someone renting a truck for a weekend move, box trucks are used daily. But one important question often comes up — do you need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive a box truck?  The […]

Rob King & Associates, Trail Lawyers | July 26, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Truck accidents often cause severe injuries and major property damage. If you’re hurt in a truck crash in Indiana, proving negligence is key to getting compensation. But what evidence do you need to prove negligence in a truck accident? Below is a clear breakdown of the types of evidence that can strengthen your truck accident […]

Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers | April 14, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Trucking is essential for transporting goods across the country, and whether a truck operates on an interstate or intrastate basis can impact everything from the rules it follows to the legal responsibilities of drivers and companies.  If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck, understanding these two types of trucking is important, as […]

Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers | February 21, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents cause devastating injuries for accident victims. A jackknife truck accident can be extremely dangerous. If you were injured in a truck accident in Indianapolis, this guide provides the information you need about jackknife truck accident claims. What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident? A jackknife truck accident happens when a semi-truck trailer pushes […]

Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers | February 17, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Federal law requires individuals to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate large trucks. Driving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tankers, and other commercial trucks requires skills, knowledge, and training not required to operate passenger vehicles. States may have additional requirements but must meet the federal requirements for CDLs. The purpose of requiring CDLs is to ensure […]