JB Hunt Transport Services is a trucking and transportation service started in Lowell, Arkansas in 1961 as a transportation for the rice hull business. JB Hunt is now one of the largest transportation companies in the U.S., primarily operating semi-trucks throughout North America with over 50,000 employees, 12,000 trucks, and over 100,000 trailers and shipping containers in their fleet.
While JB Hunt Transport Services is one of the nations top trucking companies, this does not extend to their safety record. In the past two years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reported that JB Hunt Transport Services has had 10,011 violations, some of which have been major.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.
JB Hunt Transport Services Safety Violations
According to the FMCSA, between April 2017-April 2019, JB Hunt Transport Services had 20,444 inspections done on their vehicles and drivers. Following these inspections, JB Hunt Transport Services had 1,719 of their vehicles and 164 of their drivers taken out of service. While this is still below the national average, JB Hunt drivers continue to place others at risk for severe injury and death.
Of all the violations against JB Hunt Transport Services, 2,632 were unsafe driving violations such as speeding, lane restriction violations, and using a hand-held cellphone. The FMCSA reports that JB Hunt was also cited for 559 hours of service violations, 4,111 vehicle maintenance violations, 122 driver fitness violations, and 10 drug/alcohol violations, with at least four of those violations involving controlled substances.
Finally, JB Hunt Transport Services drivers were involved in 1,532 accidents. Of those accidents, 995 were tow away accidents, 501 had at least one injury, and there were 36 accidents with fatalities.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck driving is a difficult occupation and truck drivers are on the road for long stretches of time, making them prone to errors that put other drivers at-risk for accidents, injuries, and wrongful death.
The most common causes of trucking accidents include:
- Distracted driving-Distracted driving can include texting, checking emails or social media, daydreaming, eating and drinking, using a GPS system, doing paperwork, or playing with the radio. Whatever a truck driver is doing that takes his or her eyes from the roadway is putting other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger.
- Fatigue-Truck drivers are paid by the mile and often feel pressured to deliver their cargo as quickly as possible. The FMCSA regulates the amount of time a truck driver can be behind the wheel and how many breaks they must take however truck drivers frequently disregard this.
- Negligent maintenance-Trucking companies often try to cut corners and even though maintenance schedules are regulated by the FMCSA, they may not always be routinely followed. Faulty equipment, especially brake systems, can cause catastrophic injuries.
- Driver error-Trucking companies are required to put only trained, safe drivers on the roadways. Drivers who are improperly trained, inexperienced, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot make safe decisions.
Truck Accident Compensation
Being involved in a truck accident is frightening. Following a truck accident, you are not only dealing with considerable pain, you are often faced with extensive bills and you may wonder what compensation you may be entitled to.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a JB Hunt Transport truck accident, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment of normal life
- Disability and disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death
Just like each truck accident is unique, so is the compensation you or a loved one may be entitled to. The experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike LLC can evaluate your case and determine how much you may be entitled to.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
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