Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC

05/29/2026

Nothing says Memorial Day weekend in Indiana quite like the Indy 500. 🏁🏎️
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CKF employees and their families had a great time enjoying race weekend festivities, Carb Day, and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing! It was awesome seeing everyone celebrating one of Indiana’s favorite traditions together.
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We hope everyone who attended had a fun, memorable, and most importantly safe Indy 500 weekend!
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05/28/2026

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) schools are supposed to prepare drivers for the road… but what happens when some CDL schools focus more on passing the test than preparing drivers for real-world situations? 🚛
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In the latest episode of After the Crash, veteran truck driver and former CDL instructor “Trucker Steve” joins Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig for an honest conversation about the current state of the trucking industry.
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From inexperienced drivers entering the roadways before they are fully prepared to concerns surrounding training standards, this episode dives into major safety issues impacting both truck drivers and the public every day. The conversation also covers hours-of-service rules, underride protection, and the role trucking technology plays in roadway safety.
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🎙️ Episode 84 – After the Crash with Steve Snyder, former CDL instructor: https://bit.ly/42Yhz9q
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🔗 Trucker Steve can be found on Facebook at CDL Students Training Tips & Roll On CDL Trucker.
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After the Crash, the video podcast, can be found on YouTube, while audio episodes are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Podcast host David W. Craig is recognized as Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers and is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited).
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
www.ckflaw.com
800-746-0226
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05/28/2026

What happens when a Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney sits down with a former CDL instructor with 50+ years in the trucking industry? A conversation everyone involved in trucking should hear.
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In this episode of After the Crash, David W. Craig and “Trucker Steve” discuss the reality behind CDL training, loopholes in the system, inexperienced drivers being pushed onto the road, and the safety issues both truckers and everyday drivers face.
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One topic they strongly agreed on: underride protection.
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🎧 Hear the full discussion on the latest episode of After the Crash: https://bit.ly/42Yhz9q
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🔗 Trucker Steve can be found on Facebook at CDL Students Training Tips & Roll On CDL Trucker.
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David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited)
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
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Call 800-746-0226 or visit www.ckflaw.com
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Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David Craig sits down with former CDL instructor Steve Snyder to expose shocking failures in America's truck driver t...

05/27/2026

On April 1, a major crackdown reshaped the trucking industry in Indiana. Following a series of high-profile crashes and growing safety concerns, Indiana enacted stricter Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements through House Enrolled Act 1200, narrowing eligibility for non-domiciled commercial drivers.
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In this episode of After the Crash: Ask David, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig breaks down the sweeping CDL enforcement changes that led to nearly 1,800 commercial drivers losing their licenses overnight.
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The episode explores the safety concerns that led to the law’s passing, including English proficiency requirements, CDL oversight, trucking company accountability, and the devastating Indiana crashes that sparked national attention.
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Watch the full episode now: https://bit.ly/4fKIb5x
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David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited)
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
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Call 800-746-0226 or visit www.ckflaw.com
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05/26/2026

Every truck you see on I-465 is supposed to be inspected twice daily by federal law.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations don't just suggest truck maintenance, they mandate it. Trucking companies must keep their equipment in safe working condition, and drivers must inspect their rigs before starting and after finishing each trip.
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➡️ If equipment isn't safe, federal regulations require it to be pulled off the road immediately.
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I've handled cases where these inspection requirements were ignored, and the consequences can be devastating. The rules exist because an 80,000-pound vehicle with brake problems or worn tires becomes a threat to everyone on the highway.
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💬 Have you ever wondered if the trucks around you are actually being inspected as required?
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
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David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited)
Recognized as Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers
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Call 800-746-0226 or visit www.ckflaw.com
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05/26/2026

A devastating Indiana crash that killed four Amish men is drawing renewed attention to serious concerns within the trucking industry, including licensing standards, high-risk carriers, and commercial driver oversight.
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In a recent WTHR investigation, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig discussed the ongoing dangers surrounding "chameleon carriers": trucking companies that shut down after safety violations, crashes, or regulatory issues only to reopen under a new name and continue operating.
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The investigation highlights growing concerns over how some unsafe carriers remain on the road despite years of warnings and repeated safety problems, raising important questions about accountability and public safety.
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📰 Read the WTHR investigation: https://bit.ly/4wQukAT
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📖 Read our blog discussing the national crisis surrounding chameleon carriers and the dangers these companies can pose on public roadways: https://bit.ly/49puXqX
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David W. Craig is recognized as Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers and is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited)
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
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Call 800-746-0226 or visit www.ckflaw.com
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05/25/2026

Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle comes with serious responsibilities. Federal safety regulations exist to protect everyone on the road, but recent crashes involving unqualified and non-domiciled drivers sparked major changes in Indiana trucking law.
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In this episode of After the Crash: Ask David, Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig breaks down Indiana House Enrolled Act 1200 and the sweeping Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) enforcement changes that led to nearly 1,800 commercial drivers losing their licenses overnight.
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The episode covers:
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✔️ Non-domiciled CDL regulations
✔️ English proficiency enforcement
✔️ Federal CDL school quality concerns
✔️ Criminal penalties for violations
✔️ Trucking company accountability
✔️ The deadly crashes that triggered the legislation
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At the center of it all is one simple expectation: professional drivers must be properly trained, qualified, and committed to safety.
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🎧 Episode 83 – After the Crash: Ask David with Guest Ashley Napier, Litigation Supervisor: https://bit.ly/4f1nG45
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After the Crash: Ask David, the Video Podcast, can be found on YouTube, while audio episodes are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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David Craig is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (ABA-Accredited)
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
www.ckflaw.com
800-746-0226
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05/25/2026

Today, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and recognize their courage and selflessness that will never be forgotten.
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Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from Craig, Kelley & Faultless!❤️
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05/22/2026

When the negligence of a trucking company results in serious injury or wrongful death, they should face the consequences of their actions. But what happens when these carriers manage to evade penalties?
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For those that violate federal safety standards, they are often met with several interventions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Following the discovery of a safety issue, the FMCSA will provide truck companies with several interventions, and the more safety violations a trucking company has, the more aggressive the FMCSA becomes. However, companies with a history of safety violations may choose to take a more dangerous route to avoid consequences: changing their name and registration information. They do this rather than taking the steps necessary to make their companies safer.
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These companies become known as “chameleon carriers”: truck companies that close down and reopen using a new name and registration, sometimes repeatedly, to dodge regulators looking to hold them accountable.
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"It's a bad trucking company that changes its colors, changes its skin and morphs into a different company,” Nationally Recognized and NBTA Board-Certified Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig explained to WTHR. The worst part is that these carriers often cause devastating wrecks and then get right back on the roads.
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Read more about the chameleon carrier crisis: https://bit.ly/42PiAks
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05/22/2026

Please join us in wishing one of our attorneys, Jake, a very happy birthday! 🎂🎉 We celebrated this week with cookies and brownies from Blondie's Cookies Inc.
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Jake is an integral part of our trial department and works closely with clients during some of the most important moments in their cases. Outside of the office, he’s an avid IU Hoosiers fan and proud alumnus, active in the local Rotary, and enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with family. He’s also a devoted dog dad to 3 adorable Beagles and 3 wonderful cats. 🐶🐾
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This year, Jake got to spend his birthday exactly how he wanted by enjoying a well deserved day off from work!
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Who else likes to spend their birthday doing whatever they want? Comment below and let us know, and be sure to send some birthday wishes Jake’s way!🎈
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05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, causing heavier traffic, construction delays, and an increase in fatigued and distracted drivers on the road. In Indiana, the holiday weekend also coincides with the Indianapolis 500, which brings a major increase in traffic across central Indiana and surrounding highways. With more drivers on the road, late-night travel, and celebrations throughout the weekend, it’s especially important to stay alert and drive responsibly. A little extra awareness can make a big difference.
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Holiday weekends also mean increased traffic on major trucking corridors like I-65, I-69, I-70, and I-465. To help raise awareness around serious truck crashes across the state, Craig, Kelley & Faultless created a patent-pending Semi Crash Map that tracks semi-truck accidents across Indiana in near real time. This public safety resource helps drivers better understand where crashes are happening so they can recognize high-risk areas and make more informed travel decisions.
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Explore the Semi Crash Map and plan your Memorial Day travel routes accordingly: https://bit.ly/46GAmsj
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Semi-Truck Wreck Attorneys, Craig, Kelley & Faultless
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Call 800-746-0226 or visit www.ckflaw.com
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