Many companies and drivers try to maximize their time and travel while moving goods across the country or state. Often, they will deliver one payload and then pick up another to move to another destination. However, sometimes, that is not possible due to a lack of cargo or other reasons. In these situations, the driver must drive the commercial truck back to its origin without an empty trailer. How safe is this for other occupants on the road? Sometimes, those unloaded trailers can be just as dangerous as [...]
In today's world, technology plays a role in almost every aspect of our lives, including the transportation industry. Driver-facing cameras are starting to gain in popularity. These cameras are installed in the cab to monitor the driver's actions, reactions, and behavior on the road. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that more than 5,900 lives were lost due to trucking accidents in 2022. Something must be done to prevent further incidents on the road. One answer may be driver-facing cameras. But is there evidence that [...]
Every day, trucking companies and their drivers make sure that goods are delivered safely across the country. According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, commercial motor vehicles are the third largest group of vehicles on the road. While most individuals and companies follow all the rules and regulations, others might engage in reckless or dangerous behavior. If you encounter a dangerous trucking company or driver while on the road, you need to take action. Whether you have witnessed or know of information that a driver or company may [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released its annual report on traffic fatalities for 2022. Unfortunately, the numbers are grim. These deaths have once again surged, surpassing 5,900 lives lost. As the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) Board President Tami Friedrich stated, "This is unacceptable." These numbers demonstrate that it is time for the government to take decisive action to prevent further loss of life on our roads. The Alarming Statistics According to the report, a stunning 5,936 people, including truck drivers, lost their lives in accidents. [...]
Have you ever wondered why, at certain times of day, there are more trucks than at other times? We see big trucks around us wherever we drive, whether on city streets or major highways. Tractor-trailers follow schedules, and while most of us are all too familiar with “rush hour” traffic, these big rigs don’t appear to follow the same traffic flow. Are you curious as to what time are most trucks on the road? In this post, we’ll explain “truck hour” as well as which days have the [...]
Safety is paramount in the trucking industry. With long hours spent on the road, truck drivers face numerous challenges, including fatigue, stress, and the temptation to use substances to cope with the demands of their job. While strict regulations govern drug use among commercial drivers, some individuals still engage in substance misuse, posing risks not only to themselves but also to other road users. When these accidents happen, it’s vital to consult with a qualified truck accident lawyer to ensure that you get justice and your rights are [...]
If you think about all the factors that result in crashes, a motorist's inability to fully slow their vehicle to a halt in time to avoid running a red light or stop sign or colliding with the rear of another automobile is at the top of that list. Wrecks like these aren't unique to passenger cars, though. They commonly affect tractor-trailers, too. That's why it can be helpful for drivers to know the braking distance for large trucks. Continue reading as we'll go into the ins and outs [...]
If you've ever watched the news in the aftermath of a plane crash, then you've likely heard a lot of discussion about whether its "black box" has been recovered yet by investigators. These event data recorders (EDRs), as they're also called, are critical to investigations into what caused accidents like those and are also extremely important for determining what contributing factors to tractor-trailer wrecks were too. Below, we'll discuss what evidence a truck's black box collects in an accident and the importance of that data if you decide [...]
If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), then you most likely already know what a pre-trip inspection is. However, those of us who only typically drive passenger cars might not be aware of this requirement and what exactly it obligates a tractor-trailer or operator of another commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to do. We'll answer all of those questions below. What Is the Federal Regulation That Mandates Pre-Trip Inspections? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule 392.7 requires truckers to perform pre-trip inspections to confirm the commercial [...]
Actress Jayne Mansfield was at the height of her Hollywood career in the 1950s and early 1960s. However, her success came to an abrupt end in late June of 1967 when she was traveling between appearances, and the sedan she was in collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. That collision resulted in Manfield's immediate death. However tragic the circumstances under which she died, the premature loss of such a well-known figure in Hollywood did spark change. Below, we'll go into detail about how the death of a [...]
