When a trucking accident occurs, it can lead to devastating consequences. These may include catastrophic injuries, property damage and even loss of life. Trucking accidents are often the result of various factors and tend to involve multiple parties. Understanding the...
When navigating the road, a person may find that they are driving behind a large truck that appears to be leaning from side to side. A sudden rollover crash that follows this instability can lead to a pile-up involving multiple vehicles. Staying aware of how these...
An accident involving an 18-wheeler is traumatic for all involved parties. The participants often have to deal with new concerns about their welfare and seek a path to physical and emotional recovery. Though motorists keep insurance to protect themselves in the event...
It can be quite scary to come across a large truck acting erratically or making dangerous maneuvers on the roadway. You may try to get away from the vehicle or to keep your distance, but that does not remove the risk from the road. A truck driver with bad driving...
Truck drivers must prioritize road safety above any other type of driver, due to the size and weight of the vehicle they man. It can easily cause damage to other vehicles, and most cars that end up in crashes with truckers take the brunt of the damage. Unfortunately,...
Driving around trucks on America's highways is a hazard for those in smaller vehicles. Particularly for newer drivers, maneuvering around these highway behemoths may be very intimidating. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to share the road safely with trucks....
Each year, pedestrians are struck and killed by motor vehicles due to distracted walking. Additionally, work-related injuries and fatalities caused by employees not paying attention to where they are walking have caused workers compensation costs and out-of-pocket...
Driving in slick conditions can be scary if you are not prepared and safe. Use the following tips to make sure you stay safe on the winter roads: • Make sure your hands are on 9 and 3 on the steering wheel. • Look in the direction you want to go and steer. • Turn...
If you are a large truck driver, you likely recognize the risks that come with your occupation. It is pivotal to focus on your safety, but even very experienced and careful truckers find themselves in accidents for a host of reasons. Moreover, there are many risk...
The risks of driving a truck in Nebraska include fatigue, distraction and inclement weather. Trucking logs aim to reduce driver risks by encouraging responsible behavior. When trucking companies require their drivers to submit the data on their trucking log, their...
