{"id":5091,"date":"2026-10-31T07:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T07:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/overloaded-cargo-truck-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:43:31","slug":"overloaded-cargo-truck-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/overloaded-cargo-truck-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer for Cargo Crashes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5090\" alt=\"A federal inspector examines the brake system of a parked eighteen-wheeler at a highway weigh station at midday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-81.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Georgia <a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a> | Cargo Crashes<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Cargo Crash? Talk With a Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented Georgia injury clients since 1999. We focus on wrecks where a truck&#x27;s load shifted, spilled or was improperly secured. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Start My Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start My Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Clients Call Our Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Year the firm began practice<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">5<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices across Georgia<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Phone line available any time<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Terance Madden \u00b7 Published October 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a truck&#8217;s load shifted, spilled or fell and caused your crash, you may have a claim against more than the driver. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. handles injury and wrongful death cases in Georgia and has been in practice since 1999. This page explains how these crashes happen, which records matter, how Georgia&#8217;s time limit and fault rules work, and what to expect after you reach out.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Overloaded or Shifting Cargo Truck Crash Is<\/h2>\n<p>An overloaded or shifting cargo crash happens when a truck&#8217;s load is too heavy or is not tied down, and the load moves, falls or throws the truck off balance. The result can be a collision with cars, motorcycles or pedestrians.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Scenarios<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Loose logs, pipe, steel coils or pallets that spill onto lanes.<\/li>\n<li>A trailer that tips or jackknifes after its load shifts in a turn or a sudden stop.<\/li>\n<li>An overweight load that lengthens braking distance and weakens control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These crashes differ from ordinary car wrecks. Heavier trucks cause more damage, the records are more detailed, and more companies may touch the same cargo before it reaches the road.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for people hurt in these crashes, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and motorcyclists. It is also for families who lost a loved one in one.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a load shifted or fell onto the road and hurt you or someone you love, you may have a claim, and our team is ready to talk through what happened. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rain-soaked-row-of-parked-semi-trucks-in-a-black-and-white-l-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of parked semi trucks sit in a rainy lot, shown in dramatic black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What This Practice Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The firm handles injury claims, wrongful death claims and catastrophic injury claims that arise from load-related truck crashes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injury claims<\/strong> for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and motorcyclists hurt in a crash with a truck or its cargo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death claims<\/strong> for families. Georgia law allows a personal representative to recover funeral, medical and other necessary expenses when death results from criminal or other negligence, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic injuries<\/strong> such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and long-term disability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parties to review:<\/strong> the truck driver, the motor carrier, the shipper or loader, and any company that handled securement. Whether any of them is responsible depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence:<\/strong> bills of lading, weight tickets, loading records, electronic logging device data, inspection reports, and photos of the scene and cargo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Cargo Securement Rules Matter in Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Federal rules say a load must stay in place, so a load that moves or falls raises questions about how it was secured. The rules are found in the federal cargo securement standards.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-393.106\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 393.106<\/a>, cargo must be firmly immobilized or secured by structures of adequate strength, dunnage, shoring bars, tiedowns, or a combination of these.<\/li>\n<li>Cargo likely to roll must be held by chocks, wedges, a cradle or equivalent means that cannot come loose in transit.<\/li>\n<li>The aggregate working load limit of the tiedowns must be at least one-half the weight of the cargo they secure.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-393.100\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 393.100<\/a>, cargo must not leak, spill, blow or fall from the truck, and must not shift enough to hurt the vehicle&#8217;s stability or maneuverability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A rule violation is one kind of evidence. The firm reviews it alongside the crash report, photos and records.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free consultation, then moves through evidence, investigation, claims and resolution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> or call the firm. The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation.<\/strong> Early written requests ask the carrier to keep key records. Carriers must keep records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months from receipt, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>. Six months is a short window, so early contact matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm reviews the crash report, scene and cargo photos, weight tickets, bills of lading, and medical records. Federal rules also require the driver of a truck or truck tractor to inspect the cargo and the devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip, except for a driver of a sealed commercial motor vehicle who has been ordered not to open it to inspect its cargo, or a driver of a commercial motor vehicle loaded in a manner that makes inspection of its cargo impracticable, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.9\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.9<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim or lawsuit.<\/strong> The firm identifies responsible parties and presents the claim to insurers. It files suit when a claim cannot be resolved without one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Negotiation, mediation or trial preparation follows, and clients are kept informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Georgia generally requires injury lawsuits to be filed within two years after the right of action accrues, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Fault, Fees and Costs Work in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia reduces your award by your share of fault, and you cannot recover damages if you are 50 percent or more at fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, the judge reduces the award in proportion to your percentage of fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible may not receive any damages.<\/p>\n<p>Damages are split among liable parties by each person&#8217;s share of fault. Each party pays its own share, and the award is not a joint liability. The jury must also weigh the fault of everyone who contributed, including people who were not named in the suit.<\/p>\n<p>We handle cases on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Medicare may conditionally pay accident-related medical bills.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm that has been in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden.<\/li>\n<li>Our lawyers and support staff work on case files together, and our team answers questions as they come up.<\/li>\n<li>The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li>Phone access is available 24\/7, so you can reach the firm at any hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-mechanic-works-on-the-engine-of-a-red-semi-truck-in-a-diml-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A mechanic in a dimly lit garage repairs a red semi truck.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions About Overloaded and Shifting Cargo Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue if the truck driver was not speeding?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A claim can involve more than the driver, including the carrier, the shipper or loader, and others tied to the load.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays if the trucking company is insured?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance coverage is reviewed as part of the investigation. The firm looks at it early so you know what sources may be available.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the crash location change the claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the crash happened can affect the details of the claim. The firm&#8217;s offices are in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p><p>Early contact helps protect your options.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crash reports and any citations are among the records the firm reviews.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If a load came loose and changed your life or your family&#8217;s, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the trucking records alone. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/a> today so our team can review what happened.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Our Firm Approaches Cargo Crash Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Load and Cargo Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how the cargo was loaded, weighed, secured and documented, and whether the load was moved in a way that put other drivers at risk.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Responsible Parties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cargo crashes can involve the driver, the trucking company, the shipper or loader, and others connected to the load. We look at each possible party.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Claim Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurers often begin their own investigations quickly. Our team works to preserve trucks, logs and cargo records that matter to your case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees Explained Up Front<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no fee unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we explain these details before you decide.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Before You Speak With a Trucking Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurance representatives may contact you soon after a crash. Talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing any paperwork about your injuries.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Call Our Office Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call Our Office Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Cargo Crash Situations We Review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shifting or Falling Loads<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cargo that slides, rolls or falls onto the roadway can strike vehicles or force drivers into sudden, dangerous maneuvers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improperly Secured Freight<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straps, chains, braces and load bars that fail or were never properly used can turn a routine trip into a serious wreck.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overweight or Unbalanced Trailers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loads that exceed weight limits or sit unevenly can affect braking, steering and stability, especially in traffic or wet weather.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow 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