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....Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

FedEx Freight is one of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States, with a massive presence across Tennessee. From Memphis—home to FedEx’s global hub—to Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, FedEx Freight trucks operate daily on Tennessee highways, city routes, and terminal yards. With that scale comes an increased risk of serious truck accidents, and...Read More

Loading docks are some of the most dangerous places a truck driver will ever work. Tight spaces, heavy equipment, rushed schedules, and poor communication create constant risk. When a forklift strikes a driver or a dock-related hazard causes serious injury, the consequences can be life-changing—often taking a driver off the road permanently. At Tennessee Accident...Read More

Swift Transportation is one of the largest trucking companies in the United States, operating tens of thousands of commercial vehicles nationwide. With that size comes a significant presence on Tennessee interstates and highways—and, unfortunately, a higher number of serious truck accidents. While many claims focus on injured motorists, truck drivers themselves are frequently injured while...Read More