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. […]
Accidents involving commercial trucks are frequently catastrophic. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, commercial truck accidents result in around 5,000 fatalities yearly in the United States. In some cases, truck drivers will flee the scene of an accident. Hit-and-Run Accidents Involving Commercial Truck Drivers A hit-and-run accident is a traffic collision in which […]
Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents, and when a large truck is involved, the risk of severe injuries increases significantly. Truck accidents are often catastrophic because of the size discrepancy between the vehicles involved. A commercial vehicle’s size and weight can cause more damage than a smaller passenger […]
Commercial trucks are vital to the United States economy, traversing hundreds of millions of miles and distributing goods and other necessities. Over 161 million registered commercial trucks are on the roadways, significantly increasing the risk of dangerous accidents. Accidents involving commercial tractor-trailers often have devastating consequences. The National Transportation Safety Board reports that nearly 5,000 […]
UPS is one of the largest package delivery services in the world, with annual revenues of nearly $75 billion. The company delivers over 5 billion packages annually worldwide. In the United States, UPS employs nearly half a million people and deploys 125,000 delivery trucks and a growing number of tractor-trailers, delivering to millions daily. The […]
