What information is on a truck’s on board computer?
It’s easy for Texas truck accident victims to become confused and daunted by the claims process after their 18-wheeler accident. Trucking laws are extremely confusing and it’s easier for the trucking company’s insurance adjuster to take advantage of that and make it seem like they are not at fault for causing your wreck. But after more than 20 years of representing Texas semi-truck accident victims, I know something that doesn’t lie: the trucks on board computer.
Often called the 18-wheelers “black box,” these on board computers work similarly the black boxes you hear about on air planes. The trucks on board computer records a wealth of data that can be used to prove the truck driver’s or trucking company’s negligence in your accident case. Most electronic control modules (ECMs) take note of average speed, hard stops, miles driven and even other crucial evidence that can be used in your claim.
But the most important thing is getting to this information quickly. Most of the black boxes on trucks only record data for a certain amount of time. If you wait too long to access it, the information could be deleted forever. What’s even worse, many trucking companies will delete this data if they think or know their driver was at fault for your semi-truck accident in TX.
Find out more about on board truck computers in this article on my Texas truck accident website.
