As you travel along interstates, state and U.S. routes, and highways, you're bound to encounter tractor-trailers en route carrying goods to and fro. While, in many cases, you'll find that truckers are traveling at or above the posted speed limit, that's not necessarily the case with some. Sometimes it’s not safe for truckers to drive fast, and you may feel the urge to pass them. For many, it can feel daunting the prospect of passing such a large and heavy vehicle. You may worry that a trucker won't [...]
Fatigue among commercial vehicle (CMV) drivers is among the leading causes of large truck accidents, as reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). But what causes truck driver fatigue, and what can the industry do to foster a safer environment for everyone on the road? In This Blog, We’ll Answer Questions Like… Why is truck driver fatigue so dangerous? What are the main causes of fatigue among professional drivers? What actions can the industry take to limit exhaustion in its CDL drivers? (more…)
A recent Frontline documentary titled "America's Dangerous Trucks" highlighted some alarming statistics surrounding the tractor-trailers that we share the road with when traveling down roadways, and more specifically, the risks we all face of becoming accident victims. Below, we cover the dangers of underride crashes that the new documentary examines in an effort to call attention to these preventable accidents. (more…)
In this article, we examine the dangers of underride crashes and how regulators have repeatedly failed to prevent them. Please be advised that our discussion will touch on sensitive topics including truck crash fatality and injuries of a violent nature. “NHTSA has been trying, for decades, to do something about underride deaths. And yet over and over, they haven’t made the progress that we need. Why? Well, I think part of it is because industry just keeps pushing back and undermining their efforts.” These are the words of [...]
Most roads across the United States have posted speed limits; however, as you likely know, it doesn't mean it's always safe to drive that fast under any and all circumstances. A wide range of factors, including traffic congestion, inclement weather, and how well-maintained a vehicle is, are just some of the many factors that may determine whether it's safe to travel at a certain rate of speed. If you're wondering how the above-referenced factors affect how fast a commercial truck can safely travel on highways, read on for [...]
