The Laredo Corridor — Texas's Most Dangerous Truck Route
The stretch of I-35 between San Antonio and Laredo is one of the busiest commercial truck corridors in North America, carrying billions in cross-border trade annually. With that volume comes serious risk:
- Driver fatigue violations — HOS (Hours of Service) log falsification
- Overweight loads and improperly secured cargo
- Vehicles operated beyond mandatory inspection schedules
- Language barrier issues affecting driver safety training
- Cross-border carriers unfamiliar with Texas road regulations
Jesse Sepulveda's firm has handled cases throughout this corridor — from Bexar County to Webb County — and knows the specific challenges these cases present.
Federal Regulations Trucking Companies Must Follow
Commercial trucking is governed by strict federal FMCSA regulations. Violations of these rules are powerful evidence in your favor:
- Hours of Service (HOS): Drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours in a 14-hour window
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELD): Required to track actual drive time — falsifying logs is a federal violation
- Vehicle Inspection: Pre- and post-trip inspections are mandatory; skipped inspections are negligence
- Drug & Alcohol Testing: Required post-accident testing — we ensure this happens
- Weight Limits: Overweight trucks have longer stopping distances and cause greater damage
Multiple Parties Can Be Liable in a Truck Crash
Unlike a car accident, truck crashes often have multiple defendants — and multiple insurance policies to pursue:
- The truck driver (personal negligence, fatigue, DUI)
- The trucking company (negligent hiring, training, or supervision)
- The cargo loading company (improper securement)
- The truck manufacturer (defective brakes, tires, or steering)
- The maintenance company (failure to repair known defects)
More liable parties can mean more total compensation available to you. Jesse investigates every angle.