Trucks are inherent hazards. They are large, heavy, difficult to maneuver, and have large blind spots that make other vehicles essentially invisible. In the event that a truck driver needs to pull over to the side of the road, they must take certain safety measures to ...
Read MoreThe tires on a truck have an important job to do: support the weight of a big rig weighing in excess of 80,000 pounds. In order to meet this demand, ...
View MoreVirtually every vehicle has blind spots. These blind spots are areas around the vehicle that a driver cannot see in their rearview or side view ...
View MoreNo one likes driving in high winds. The gusts can move your vehicle unexpectedly out of your control for a few seconds. For truck drivers, however, ...
View MoreThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have implemented hours-of-service regulations ...
View MoreTrucking is a difficult job. Truckers often drive long distances for many hours with few breaks in between. Such a stressful job takes its toll on ...
View MoreHeavy rain and snow can contribute to tragic accidents, particularly for truck drivers. Below, we discuss three reasons why it’s so dangerous to drive ...
View MoreBig-rigs require regular maintenance to function safely on the road. While many people are familiar with how often cars need to be serviced, not ...
View MoreTruck accidents have many causes. Two common trends among truck accidents, however, are the violation of federal hours-of-service regulations and the ...
View MoreDespite advances in modern technology, including GPS satellite tracking, electronic logbooks, crash avoidance systems, and more, truck accidents are ...
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