A massive tractor-trailer rolling by can be an intimidating sight for drivers in regular automobiles. While truck drivers are trained professionals, the possibility of an accident remains real. The more motorists understand semis, the better they can prepare to share...
Truck Accidents
How impactful are distractions while on the road with trucks?
People who are in charge of operating large trucks should always take precautions around smaller ones. Sometimes, truckers fail to follow these guidelines and can look away from oncoming traffic long enough to crash into your car. While you may know about some factors...
Does the trucking industry contribute to crashes?
Drowsy driving serves as a major issue for many drivers across the nation. Unfortunately, this dangerous form of driving puts people's lives at risk every day. On top of that, drowsy truckers specifically have a huge impact on the overall safety of drivers on the...
Why are trucks so dangerous?
Trucks serve as a danger to many other drivers on the road. In fact, it has reached a point where other drivers do not even want to share road space with trucks if they can help it. There are several different reasons why this is the case. Each one contributes its own...
A truck-car collision prompts a thorough crash site investigation
In a crash between an 18-wheeler and a passenger car, occupants of the smaller vehicle usually sustain the most serious injuries. Advocates for a victim will begin an investigation at the crash site to determine what caused the crash and who is liable. Investigators...
Is there abuse inherent in the trucking industry?
Truckers today are making their plight known as the ongoing supply chain crisis continues applying more pressure to those holding the system up with their deliveries. Unfortunately, the very employers that keep these truckers in business can actually contribute to the...
How can distractions on the road lead to a truck accident?
The more you drive, the more you may notice some truckers around you being reckless and continually getting distracted. Being aware of what factors can lead to this distraction is important for anyone on the road. Communication with others According to the Federal...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
Commercial truck drivers play a critical role in the commerce system in place across Washington and the rest of the nation. Yet, research shows that a growing number of truckers are abusing drugs while on the job. The number of truck drivers using marijuana and other...
Why do truckers suffer from a high rate of drowsiness?
Drowsiness serves as one of the dangerous and also most common risky distracted driving behaviors on the road today. While this issue can afflict drivers of any age, gender, experience level and occupation, it tends to manifest in a notably frequent way among truck...
What can you learn from a commercial truck’s black box?
If you follow news reports after major airplane crashes, you may know investigators often work diligently to recover the downed craft's event data recorder. You may not realize, though, many commercial vehicles also have them. Commonly known as black boxes, event data...