Semi-trucks are so much bigger than passenger vehicles that they cause a variety of unique safety concerns. For example, there are often large mirrors attached to a semi-truck's cab to assist operators in coping with the blind spots around the vehicle. If those in...
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Commercial Vehicle Accidents
3 unsafe practices that cause many semi-truck collisions
Driving is always a safety-critical task, but managing a vehicle that is many times larger than the average vehicle on the road is even more risky. Individuals in control of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles might cause crashes that affect numerous other...
Is the trucking company to blame for a tragic underride crash?
People tend to have a very black-and-white view of fault in motor vehicle collisions. Commonly, there is an assumption that one of the drivers involved in the wreck must be to blame for the crash. That is frequently true. Small mistakes on the part of someone in...
Long shifts can lead to drowsy commercial truck drivers
Commercial drivers have demanding jobs. While almost all adults feel comfortable driving, most people hit a point after which they start to notice fatigue. After an hour or two at the wheel, possibly less at certain times of day or on very monotonous stretches of...
The Dangers of Commercial Trucks.
Commercial trucks are a source of livelihood to many. They aid in transportation of construction materials, foodstuffs, machinery and other goods. At times, truck drivers are faced by challenges which may hinder successful transportation. In a 2019 report, Federal...
Do you know what a truck’s black box is?
After a crash with a large truck, one helpful tool that can show what caused the crash is the truck’s black box. This is also known as an event data recorder. An EDR is a device installed into a truck to record technical data, which can help you find out more about...