Evidence has a shelf life
Driver logs, dash-cam footage, and the truck's electronic data can be overwritten or lost in the ordinary course of business. The earlier a preservation demand goes out, the more of the truth survives.
Truck vs. You
Carriers run rapid-response teams — investigators can be on the scene within hours, building the company's version of what happened. You're allowed to have a corner too.
What they don't lead with
Driver logs, dash-cam footage, and the truck's electronic data can be overwritten or lost in the ordinary course of business. The earlier a preservation demand goes out, the more of the truth survives.
The tractor, the trailer, the cargo, the broker, and the carrier can all carry separate coverage. The first number you hear rarely reflects all of it.
The carrier's insurer may call fast and sound friendly. You are generally not obligated to give a recorded statement to the other side's insurance company.
Full firepower for 18-wheeler accidents is on its way to this page. Until the bell rings: protect the record, sign nothing you don't understand, and don't let anyone rush you.
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