Winter driving occasionally has its challenges. Snowy, wet and icy roads paired with less-than-ideal weather conditions pose risks for any driver. This group includes big-rig truck drivers behind the wheel of colossal vehicles that can cause untold tragedy in a road...
Truck Accidents
3 factors that contribute to large truck accidents
A commercial truck may have a weight advantage of 20 to 30 times more than what a smaller passenger vehicle weighs. When a large commercial truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the latter account for the most fatalities because the truck's greater...
How should truck drivers take care of truck tires?
A recent truck accident left you stressed, rattled and injured. You have a truck accident claim against the at-fault party, and you want to build a solid case. Are faulty tires to blame for your injuries and medical expenses? American Trucker explains how truck...
How can big rigs reduce safety hazards on the road?
Any motorist that does a lot of highway driving has contended with semi-trucks, often referred to as big rigs. These sizable vehicles haul goods and equipment across the nation, so they are an important part of commerce. However, they are also associated with a number...
How dangerous is truck driver fatigue?
Large trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. There are some very good reasons why truck drivers must obtain a special license that requires additional specialized training. When a truck driver is too tired to drive, it can create a seriously...
U.S. lawmakers revisit legislation targeting underride collisions
Once again, federal lawmakers are pursuing legislation that could save hundreds of lives each year stemming from underride collisions in which a motor vehicle crashes into the side or rear of a large truck and its trailer. In early March, the Stop Underrides Act was...
What are some signs of road rage and how can you deal with them?
Sharing the road with someone with road rage can lead to an increasingly large chance of an accident. In order to know when someone feels agitated, make sure to note common signs of this phenomenon. Yelling rude replies According to CNN Health, drivers who scream out...
How to drive safely around tractor trailers?
Sharing the road with commercial trucks may seem common to many Pennsylvania motorists. You may be familiar with navigating the roadways alongside large tractor-trailers; however, you may not realize the potential danger of these massive vehicles. While having a...
How does drowsiness impact truckers?
When you share the road with truckers, it makes sense to take interest in driver safety in the trucking industry. You may have heard that drowsiness is a problem among truckers. Unfortunately, that is true. How does drowsiness affect truck drivers? Are there any...
Can technology reduce truck accidents?
There have been many advances in safety technology for trucks in recent years. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that increasing technology can help to make a safer vehicle. Forbes suggests that by advancing the safety technology in trucks on the road right now...
