Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 30, 2026
Welcome to The Texas Trucker (thetexastrucker.com). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “Reader,” or “You”) and The Texas Trucker Media Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing, browsing, reading, or submitting information through thetexastrucker.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use or access the Site.
1. Nature of the Service & Content Scope
The Texas Trucker is an independent digital news, media, and trade publishing platform. We provide industry news, market analysis, driver productivity guides, gear and equipment reviews, road wellness resources, and educational legal information tailored to the Texas and broader United States commercial trucking industry.
2. Legal Disclaimers & Non-Attorney Notice (State Bar Compliance)
The Texas Trucker is NOT a law firm and does NOT provide legal advice.
Informational Purposes Only: All content published under our Legal Guide, Hire a Lawyer, Truckers Guide, Accident Victims Guide, and General Guide sections is provided solely for general educational, editorial, and informational purposes. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consulting with a licensed attorney in the State of Texas or your relevant jurisdiction.
No Attorney-Client Relationship: Reading articles on the Site or transmitting information via our contact forms, case inquiry fields, or email links does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Texas Trucker, its staff, or any contributing authors.
Attorney Advertisements & Referral Directory: Certain attorney listings, directories, and case intake forms on the Site constitute paid commercial attorney advertising. Participating law firms may pay an advertising fee or sponsorship fee to receive client inquiries. We do not endorse, guarantee, or warrant the legal qualifications, competence, case outcomes, or services of any participating attorney or law firm.
Specialization Notice: Unless specifically noted, listed attorneys are not certified as specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
3. Wellness & Medical Disclaimer
All health, fitness, workout, nutrition, and mental health content published under the Wellness category is intended solely for educational and informational purposes:
Content on this Site is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical condition.
Always consult a qualified physician or healthcare provider before beginning any new workout regimen, diet, or lifestyle change, particularly when managing the physical demands of commercial driving or Department of Transportation (DOT) physical certification requirements.
We disclaim all liability for any personal injury, illness, or DOT medical certification issues resulting from the use or misuse of wellness information published on the Site.
4. Product Reviews & Affiliate Disclosure (FTC Compliance)
Affiliate Relationships: In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, please be advised that The Texas Trucker participates in various affiliate marketing programs. We may earn a commission when you click on or make qualifying purchases through links in our Reviews and Productivity sections at no additional cost to you.
Editorial Independence: Our reviews, comparisons, and gear scorecards represent the honest editorial opinions of our contributors. However, we make no warranties regarding the safety, durability, performance, or merchantability of third-party products, electronic logging devices (ELDs), software, or truck accessories reviewed or linked on the Site.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All text, graphics, logos, layouts, headlines, and software code on the Site are the exclusive intellectual property of The Texas Trucker Media Group and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may access and view materials for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not republish, reproduce, duplicate, scrape, or distribute our written articles or proprietary databases without prior written authorization from our editorial desk.
6. User Conduct & Submissions
When using contact forms, submitting news tips, or participating in comment sections:
You agree not to submit false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful information.
You agree not to upload files containing viruses, malicious code, or automated bots designed to disrupt the Site’s performance.
Any news tip, road photo, or editorial feedback you voluntarily submit grants us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, edit, publish, and distribute that material across our digital channels (unless you explicitly request source confidentiality at the time of submission).
7. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
“As-Is” Basis: The Site, its content, and services are provided strictly on an “AS-IS” and “AS-AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.
Accuracy of Freight & Road Data: While we strive for real-time accuracy, road conditions, fuel prices, freight spot rates, and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) regulatory interpretations change rapidly. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of real-time freight alerts.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Texas Trucker Media Group, its officers, editors, and contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
Your reliance on any editorial, legal, or wellness content on the Site.
Any interaction, dispute, or representation between you and any third-party attorney, law firm, advertiser, or product vendor.
Site downtime, data transmission errors, or security interruptions.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Texas Trucker Media Group and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or legal fees arising out of your violation of these Terms, your use of the Site, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution (State of Texas)
These Terms shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles.
Any legal action, claim, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Texas, USA.
You hereby irrevocably consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to revise, update, or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
11. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding these Terms of Service or editorial permissions, contact:
Editorial & General Inquiries: contact@thetexastrucker.com
Privacy & Legal Desk: privacy@thetexastrucker.com
Organization: The Texas Trucker Media Group