John W. Redmann | October 27, 2026 | Truck Accidents
Jackknife Truck Accidents: All You Need to Know
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a truck of that size loses control on a busy Louisiana highway, the consequences can be devastating. One of the most dangerous types of commercial truck collisions is a jackknife accident. These accidents happen when a truck’s trailer swings out of alignment with the…
John W. Redmann | August 23, 2025 | Truck Accidents
Do You Need a CDL To Drive a Box Truck?
Driving a box truck is a common job for delivery drivers, movers, and business owners across Louisiana. These vehicles can range from small moving vans to large trucks carrying heavy commercial loads. Because they vary in size and weight, many people ask the same question: Do you need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive…
John W. Redmann | August 1, 2025 | Truck Accidents
Interstate vs. Intrastate Trucking
The trucking industry is the backbone of commerce in the United States. Whether transporting food, consumer goods, or industrial materials, trucks keep supply chains moving. However, not all trucking operations are the same. A critical distinction exists between interstate trucking and intrastate trucking—two categories that determine the rules, regulations, and licensing requirements drivers and companies…
John W. Redmann | July 12, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses
In the United States, there are 1,356,501 drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). These licenses allow them to drive a variety of commercial vehicles, which are generally categorized by weight. In Louisiana, all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators must hold a CDL that corresponds to the type of vehicle they drive. A CDL is…