Even if you only drive occasionally, you can expect to share the road with large trucks. However, many drivers find it hard to know how to safely navigate when behind, alongside, or in front of trucks. Following some simple rules can make the experience easier and less risky. With the knowledge that truck accidents are […]
Nothing is more potentially dangerous on the highway or freeway than a fully loaded tractor-trailer. They move fast, carry a lot of weight, and in the event of a crash, can impact many passenger cars. The cost of treating any kind of injury can be high after a car accident. They can be even higher […]
Commercial truck drivers seem to be getting younger and younger, and there’s a reason for this. There’s been a nationwide truck driver shortage for years, and the pandemic only made the problem worse. Approximately 72 percent of goods transported in the United States are moved by trucks. November 2021, the DRIVE-Safe Act was signed into […]
Tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks increasingly are using technology to help make them safer to drive on the nation’s highways and local roads. Many of the safety features are similar to ones commonly used in private passenger cars and other vehicles. If you are driving a recently built car, it might have blind-spot monitoring, adaptive […]
Every year, many drivers and passengers are involved truck accidents. The resulting personal injury and property damage can be more than just frustrating. It can be life-changing as well as life-ending. According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), around 5,000 fatal truck-related crashes happen each year. What makes truck accidents so […]
