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...Most truck accidents linked to common mistakes
Pennsylvania motorists frequently share the road with large, heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, semitrailers are capable of causing significant damage in the event they are involved in an accident. Unfortunately,...Putting the pieces back together after a truck accident
A truck accident can irreparably change the life of the victim and his or her loved ones. Because of the difference in size and weight between a semitrailer and smaller passenger vehicle, even a low-speed collision can result in catastrophic consequences. Trucking...Truck accident in a parking lot leaves one person dead
Accidents involving semitrailers are often serious because of the large size and heavy weight of these types of vehicles. Even a crash at slow speeds can result in serious or fatal injuries, as illustrated by a recent truck accident that took place in a Pennsylvania...What can you do to avoid a collision with a truck?
Truck accidents happen in Pennsylvania every day. In many cases, they are a result of drivers who are not paying attention, speeding or too tired to be on the roads.People are often told not to drive next to these large vehicles, because there is a potential for an... 
