Although most truck accidents are caused by driver error, some are caused by mechanical failure. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 10 percent of all truck accidents are due to the trucks, not the drivers. One category for this is mechanical failures, which can cause these large vehicles to swerve into other […]
The trucking industry is a critical part of the global supply chain. However, it is also an industry under scrutiny due to safety concerns, especially about dangerous driving practices. A truck accident is a serious problem and one of the most debated topics is whether new truck drivers pose more danger than their older counterparts. […]
If a large commercial truck loses a wheel, this can have devastating consequences, particularly if the wheel comes loose while traveling on a busy highway near other vehicles. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there are between 750 and 1,050 wheel separation accidents yearly. However, the actual number may be much higher due to […]
Perhaps the most devastating accidents on the road today involve large commercial trucks. A leading cause of these truck accidents is driver fatigue. To alleviate the issue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued regulations limiting the number of consecutive hours a driver can operate their truck, among other safety guidelines. For years, truck […]
Drivers in passenger vehicles are often intimidated by large trucks near them, and with good reason. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and takes up a lot of highway space. They often exceed speed limits, and the risk of truck brake failure accidents is real and can happen because of negligence. […]
