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Box Truck Accident Lawyers
Box trucks—also called straight trucks or cube trucks—are the workhorses of local delivery and moving. While smaller than 18-wheelers, they're often driven by less experienced operators and cause serious accidents.
⚠️ The CDL Problem
Box trucks under 26,001 lbs don't require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This means rental truck drivers and many delivery drivers have no commercial training—just a regular driver's license and minimal instruction.
Common Box Truck Types
- • Rental moving trucks (U-Haul, Penske, Budget)
- • Local delivery vehicles
- • Food/beverage distribution
- • Furniture delivery trucks
- • Appliance delivery
- • Catering trucks
Common Accident Causes
- • Inexperienced drivers
- • Misjudging vehicle height/clearance
- • Difficulty with larger vehicle handling
- • Backing accidents
- • Blind spot collisions
- • Improperly loaded cargo
Box Truck vs. 18-Wheeler Cases
Similarities
- • Larger vehicles cause more damage
- • May involve commercial liability
- • Multiple liable parties possible
Differences
- • Lower insurance requirements
- • Fewer federal regulations
- • No ELD requirement under 10,001 lbs
Potentially Liable Parties
- âś“ Box truck driver
- âś“ Driver's employer (if on the job)
- âś“ Rental company (in some cases)
- âś“ Vehicle owner
- âś“ Cargo loading party
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