Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of commercial motor vehicle accidents, yet it is not discussed as much as it should be. Truck drivers work during a variety of extreme circumstances, so taking the wheel while feeling a little sleepy might not seem too risky...
You may assume accidents involving large commercial vehicles only occur on city interstates; however, most truck accidents occur on rural roads. Though the fast speeds and traffic congestion on highways might suggest a greater risk of a mishap, only 33% of large truck...
Truck drivers have always faced an element of danger when they’re at work. Decades ago, the excess of narrow two-lane roads, little to no snow removal, and a lack of communication between drivers and employees caused several accidents. Nowadays, the U.S. has one of...
If a driver suffers from a medical condition the could affect their ability to drive safely, they should be disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle. It’s a common sense safety measure to avoid catastrophic auto collisions and large truck accidents that’s been...
Trucking accidents cause serious injuries due to many factors. The sheer size of a truck versus the size of a passenger vehicle sets the stage for catastrophe when the two collide, and passengers in a car typically suffer several significant injuries. Recovering...
Big trucks are everywhere on our highways and city streets, shipping items to stores and delivering goods between cities and states. Given just how many commercial trucks there are, it should come as no surprise that they can pose a number of dangers to motorists,...
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