Trucking is, without question, a dangerous industry. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 40 times more than a traditional automobile, and it may carry hazardous materials that can release toxic fumes or even ignite if spilled. It’s for these reasons that the U.S. government regulates trucking companies to ensure they operate their fleets safely.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains trucking industry safety records and violations. These records reveal which companies may pose the greatest risks to motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and truck drivers alike. If you have been in a trucking accident, contact one of our Laredo truck accident attorneys for assistance.

Most Dangerous Trucking Companies

The FMCSA proactively regulates truck companies by setting safety standards and then conducting periodic inspections to determine whether they (and their drivers) satisfy those regulations.

According to the FMCSA, the following regulatory violations occur most frequently:

  • Disobeying local traffic laws
  • Filing false records of a driver’s hours of service
  • Failing to conduct a driver background check before hiring
  • Failing to conduct annual driver background checks
  • Failing to register with the FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing database
  • Failing to implement or use a maintenance record system
  • Requiring drivers to drive without mandated rest breaks
  • Failing to conduct periodic vehicle inspections
  • Allowing drivers to operate without a valid commercial driver’s license
  • Using drivers who fail drug or alcohol tests

The FMCSA can bring enforcement actions against trucking companies that violate the rules. In 2024, the carriers that paid the ten highest fines for safety violations were the following:

  1. Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc.
  2. LC Trucking LLC
  3. Ludmila Corporation
  4. W. O. Grubb Steel Erection Inc.
  5. Highway Freight Systems Inc.
  6. LB Independent Corp.
  7. Penn Tank Lines, Inc.
  8. Dead River Company LLC
  9. Xtreme Petroleum LLC
  10. JFC International Inc.

In Texas alone, the ten largest fines were levied against the following carriers:

  1. Allstate Carriers LLC
  2. Phoenix Trans LLC
  3. Monarchos Carriers LLC
  4. All Time Logistics Inc.
  5. Amados Enterprises Inc.
  6. Roofline Inc.
  7. D Circle Logistics Inc.
  8. 360 Carrier LLC
  9. Pratt-Hubb Logistics, LLC
  10. Viceroyalty Logistics LLC

Though it is likely that many individuals, especially those outside the trucking industry, have never heard of these companies, other ways of measuring trucking safety reveal some better-known companies.

Crashes, Injuries, And Deaths

You can also measure trucking safety using the number of truck accidents caused by a company’s vehicles. Truck accidents do not necessarily constitute regulatory violations, though; trucking companies must report all accidents to the FMCSA, but only those that involve legal or regulatory violations result in a fine.

For example, a jackknife accident caused by improperly maintained tires might result in an enforcement action and a fine because companies must operate safe equipment. However, the FMCSA might not get involved after a driver loses control of their vehicle on a turn and slides into an automobile if both drivers were operating within the law.

Altogether, the following companies saw the highest crash numbers between 2023 and 2024:

Keep in mind that these numbers do not necessarily mean that these companies are the most dangerous. Instead, these numbers reflect the size of their fleets and their national reach. Having more trucks naturally translates into a greater chance of semi truck, delivery truck, and cargo truck collisions.

The Dangers Of Trucking

The most dangerous trucking companies are those that frequently violate the law. When companies fail to follow the rules, their trucks can cause devastating crashes. And even when they comply with federal regulations, a brief lapse in judgment by a driver can have disastrous consequences for all road users.

Contact the Laredo Truck Accident Attorneys at Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers. Call Us at (956) 529-7336

If you were injured in an accident in Laredo, TX, and need legal help, contact our Laredo truck accident lawyers at Roderick C. Lopez Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free case review today.

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