Georgia: Injured in a Wreck with a UPS Truck?
Accidents involving delivery trucks – including United Parcel Service
(UPS) trucks, FedEx trucks and other delivery service vehicles –
frequently result in injury innocent
motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. These accidents may be caused by
driver fatigue, lack of training, poor truck maintenance or delivery delays.
United Parcel Service (UPS) is the largest package delivery company in the world. In the United States, UPS is easily recognized for its signature brown delivery trucks and gold shield logo. UPS has had its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, since 1991. The classic brown UPS delivery trucks, also called package cars, are also an easily recognized symbol of the company. Unfortunately, these delivery trucks, along with UPS tractor-trailer trucks and other UPS vehicles, cause a number of deadly accidents every year in the United States.
We understand what it takes to investigate wrecks with UPS trucks. Call us today.
United Parcel Service (UPS) is the largest package delivery company in the world. In the United States, UPS is easily recognized for its signature brown delivery trucks and gold shield logo. UPS has had its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, since 1991. The classic brown UPS delivery trucks, also called package cars, are also an easily recognized symbol of the company. Unfortunately, these delivery trucks, along with UPS tractor-trailer trucks and other UPS vehicles, cause a number of deadly accidents every year in the United States.
Delivery truck accidents are common in part because UPS employees may be under extreme pressure to deliver packages as quickly as possible. Efforts to get the job done quickly can lead to negligent and careless actions, and cause serious accidents. UPS truck accidents may be caused by:
- Failure of a driver to engage the truck’s parking brake while delivering a package to a building, causing a truck to roll into traffic or pedestrians.
- A driver backing up after passing an address, instead of circling the block, causing a crash with a pedestrian, bicyclist or automobile.
- A driver attempting a sudden left turn in an attempt to save time (UPS uses a software program to eliminate left-hand turns in delivery routes).
- A driver failing to yield while merging onto a highway.
FMCSA Regulations
Both UPS and FedEx are subject to the federal regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These federal laws establish mandatory requirements for safe operation of commercial trucks, including:
- Mandatory driver recording for hours-of-service
- Maintenance and repair requirements for trucks
- Drug and alcohol prevention programs for drivers
- Driver training requirements
We understand what it takes to investigate wrecks with UPS trucks. Call us today.