Blog: Truck Accidents

If you are a trucker on a long-haul route, you may be tempted to resort to any measure necessary to stay awake during your shift and get to your destination safely and on time. In 2016, almost 4,000 people were fatally injured in accidents involving trucks in the United States. Statistics show that the most dangerous […]

Driving a truck can be tedious and difficult to begin with but adding winter weather into the mix can turn driving dangerous very quickly. Luckily, there are certain tips truck drivers can do to keep themselves and others safe on the road this winter. Stay Home It is important to pay attention to the weather, […]

Right after Thanksgiving, the mad rush of the holiday season begins with shoppers searching for the best gift for their loved ones. Shoppers who cannot find the time to head to the local shopping mall or want to avoid crowds embrace online shopping for its convenience. Due to the online shopping craze, the population of […]

Backing up and docking a long tractor trailer should not be considered a simple task. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons for truck accidents. The leading cause is poor visibility as the operator must maneuver the vehicle with the back trailer in their view. Sight lines are lost in the blind […]

Both car accidents and truck accidents can cause severe and fatal injuries, and they can occur due to similar circumstances, such as inclement weather, intoxicated driving, or human error. However, truck accidents often involve many unique factors that do not apply to car accidents, and this can affect the extent of injury and types of […]

Even if you are a careful driver, you may still fall victim to a truck accident. Both parties involved may experience a multitude of emotions from shock, dizziness, fear, and anger. Taking your attention away from the trauma of what just occurred, and what to do next can be difficult. The following steps will ensure […]

One normally does not think that checking your car’s brakes on the road can lead to road rage or a 15-car pileup. Recently, on I-295 in Chicago, a brake check caused a truck to make a complete stop on the interstate, leading to multiple accidents with many injuries. Brake checking occurs when a car abruptly […]

Recently, two U.S. Representatives introduced the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act, which proposes to lower the age requirement for obtaining an interstate commercial driver’s license. Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act argue that this legislation will address the driver shortage for moving commerce in the United States. Additionally, they claim this legislation will […]

The sizes and numbers of commercial trucks on the roads in this country make the high incidence of serious and fatal truck accidents a sobering reality. Since trucks are larger than other vehicles, these accidents can be responsible for more fatalities and higher-impact crashes than other motor vehicles. Trucking safety is a shared responsibility of […]

A national truck company is leading the way in implementing technology accompanied by a driver safety program to help understand and possibly avoid truck accidents involving its fleet of trucks. The preliminary results show that implementing safety technology and instruction may reduce the number of accidents. Implementing Truck Technology as a Pilot Program Last year, […]