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Amazon Relay has rapidly become one of the most visible names in modern trucking. Through its Relay platform, Amazon connects thousands of contracted motor carriers and owner-operators to move freight to and from fulfillment centers across Tennessee. With tight delivery windows, high traffic around warehouses, and constant pressure to keep freight moving, Amazon Relay–related truck […]

Construction zones are some of the most dangerous places for truck drivers on Tennessee roads. Narrow lanes, shifting traffic patterns, reduced shoulders, sudden stops, and distracted motorists create a perfect storm for serious crashes. When a tractor-trailer is involved in a construction zone accident, the injuries are often severe—and truck drivers are frequently blamed even […]

Estes Express Lines is one of the largest and oldest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States, operating a vast network of terminals, linehaul routes, and city operations throughout Tennessee. With frequent dock activity, nightly linehaul runs, and constant movement between terminals, Estes trucks are a common sight on Tennessee highways and in freight yards. […]

Runaway truck accidents are some of the most terrifying and destructive crashes on Tennessee roads. When a tractor-trailer loses braking power on a downgrade, the driver may have seconds—or less—to react before the truck accelerates out of control. These crashes often end in jackknifes, rollovers, underride collisions, or high-speed impacts at the bottom of hills. […]

Jackknife accidents are among the most dangerous events a truck driver can experience. In seconds, a tractor-trailer can fold at the pivot point between the tractor and trailer, sweeping across lanes and triggering multi-vehicle crashes. While insurers often rush to blame the truck driver, many jackknife accidents are caused by factors outside the driver’s control—including […]

XPO Logistics is one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in North America, with extensive less-than-truckload (LTL), linehaul, and terminal operations throughout Tennessee. With frequent tractor-trailer traffic moving between hubs, terminals, and customer locations, XPO trucks are a constant presence on Tennessee highways and city routes. Unfortunately, that volume also leads to serious accidents—and […]

Underride accidents are among the most catastrophic truck accidents on Tennessee roads. These crashes occur when a smaller vehicle slides underneath the side or rear of a tractor-trailer, often resulting in devastating or fatal injuries. While underride crashes are frequently discussed from the perspective of passenger vehicle occupants, truck drivers are also injured in underride-related […]

UPS is one of the most recognizable logistics brands in the world, operating an enormous ground transportation network across Tennessee. From tractor-trailers hauling long-distance freight to regional linehaul runs supporting package operations, UPS trucks are a constant presence on Tennessee interstates and surface roads. With that scale comes risk—and truck drivers are often seriously injured […]

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is one of the largest and most influential trucking and logistics companies in the United States. With a massive intermodal operation, dedicated fleets, and thousands of trucks moving freight daily through Tennessee, J.B. Hunt vehicles are a constant presence on the state’s highways. Unfortunately, that size and volume also mean […]

Opening a trailer door should be routine. Unfortunately, for many truck drivers, it becomes the moment their life changes. Shifting cargo, improper loading, broken restraints, and careless warehouse practices can cause freight to spill out the instant a trailer door is opened—striking the driver with tremendous force. At Tennessee Accident Law, we represent truck drivers […]