The number of highway accidents caused by commercial trucks is in the neighborhood of 500,000 a year. About 1 percent of those will result in a fatality. There are 3 common causes of semi-truck accidents and all are rooted in the structure of the trucking industry itself. Let’s take a look. #1: Fatigue There are […]
Is the Driver or Company Liable in a Trucking Accident?
Do you feel a bit of extra tension when you have to pull alongside a semi-truck on the highway? Does the prospect of driving along the interstate when it seems there are eight trucks to every “regular” car make you nervous? Then you’ve probably at least thought about the prospect of being on the wrong […]
3 Tips for Driving Safely Around 18-Wheelers
If we can all just seriously think for a moment about the actual comparison of an 18-wheeler (around 80,000 lbs) to a passenger vehicle (around 5,000 lbs), and how one of those massive trucks could literally squash our cars like a grape, we wouldn’t hesitate to know the rules of driving safely with them. Unfortunately, […]
How a Looming Truck Driver Shortage Might Endanger Everyone
Depending on which road or highway you’re driving on, it seems like 18-wheelers are everywhere and in abundance. But you’d be surprised to know that there currently is a shortage of truck drivers. The number is pretty astounding: 60,000 drivers are needed. Some believe the number is probably closer to 100,000. Reasons for truck driver […]
Can an Overloaded or Improperly Loaded Truck Lead to Accidents?
An overloaded or improperly loaded truck are two of the main causes of truck accidents in the United States. Unfortunately, this issue is a growing industry problem due to many companies’ attempts to cut costs. Many fleets select lower rated gross vehicle weight (GVW) trucks to save money as well as dodge regulations that require […]
5 Differences Between Truck & Car Accidents
Whenever a truck accident occurs, it can be devastating and incredibly stressful. An accident involving a regular vehicle can be tough enough, much less one involving a semi, 18-wheeler or any other mammoth truck. Below are five differences between a truck accident and a car accident. Huge insurance policies. Because of the size and nature […]
Safety Tips for Driving Near Tractor-Trailer Trucks
Commercial trucks are a necessity in our economy, but unfortunately they can be hazardous on our roads if proper precaution isn’t taken. Below are important safety tips, curated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, to keep you as safe as possible when you’re near one of these vehicles. Watch out for blind spots. Trucks […]
Do Semi-Trucks Increase Danger on America’s Highways and Interstates?
If you’re like me, every time a huge semi-truck pulls up beside you on the road, your heart beats a little faster and you begin to panic a little. No matter the size of your vehicle, it can’t compare to the mammoth tractor-trailers that roam our roads, highways and interstate. While commercial truck driving is […]
Most Common Reasons for Truck Driving Accidents
Approximately 500,000 truck accidents take place each year according to the United States Department of Transportation. In addition, truck accidents result in a person being injured or killed every 16 minutes. There are various reasons why these devastating accidents can occur, including the fault of another vehicle or carelessness of the truck driver. Common causes […]
Study Finds Truck Drivers Health Linked to Crash Risk
A large commercial truck weighs 20-30 times more than the average passenger vehicle. Because of this fact, most fatalities in accidents involving a large truck and a passenger vehicle are occupants of the passenger vehicle. A recent study lead by researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine looked at the health of almost […]