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It's against U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for truckers to not secure their loads. One of the problems with this regulation is the individuals who load the trailer and the ones who operate the semi-truck generally aren't the same. While truckers...
People often believe that semitrucks only pose a rollover danger during severely inclement weather. While it’s true that bad weather can lead to a big rig toppling over, not even 4% of trucks involved in one-vehicle accidents were caused by environmental or road...
Whether you're talking about semitrucks heading out on a long haul or delivery vans that are making the local rounds, commercial vehicles are on the roads daily. For regular vehicles, however, those commercial trucks can pose a serious danger. Anyone who’s on the road...
It is almost instinctual to feel fear when a big truck merges into the lane right next to you on the highway. Being so close to such a big vehicle can make you feel frightened, even if you are a typically cautious and safe driver. You have every logical reason to...
Truck accidents have many causes, and most come down to some form of negligence immediately prior to the accident (distraction, failure to make vehicle repairs, etc.). But the health of a truck driver can also put him at greater risk for a crash. Below are two serious...
It’s likely that the 2020 Christmas season is going to see a record-breaking amount of online holiday shopping. Even though people are still buying presents and gifts like normal, they’re just not doing it in stores. That means online shopping has to fill the gap. An...
There’s no question about it: Online shopping and home delivery is more important than ever to American consumers. Amazon has, quite arguably, risen to the top of the pack not only because the company offers the biggest array of products but also the fastest delivery...
Driving a large truck isn’t simple, but that doesn’t mean that those driving should get a pass if they cause a collision. When a delivery truck driver makes errors, they put people’s lives at risk. It’s only fair that they are held accountable. In some cases, it’s...
It is always surprising when the news reports a driver who has not only left the road but also collided with a building with people inside. Drivers who cannot control their vehicles put themselves and others at serious risk. What’s worse is that they are more likely...
It can feel genuinely intimidating to drive next to an 18-wheeler that weighs thousands of pounds and travels at speeds higher than 60 mph. The compulsion to get away from these vehicles is a valid one as an accident involving these vehicles of their size can often be...
