Truck Accident Archive
Drowsy Truckers and Other Signs of a Broken Trucking System
Have you ever glanced at a seemingly tired semi-truck driver, hoping he wouldn’t drift into your lane? Or visited the San Diego Port and observed the number of trucks carrying shipping containers in and out of the facility? Truckers and their massive vehicles are a normal part of life that many people take for granted. They are also are a crucial and often exploited part of the transportation network that fuels our economy. Importantly, their working conditions can also affect your safety on the road.
Truck Crashes Are About to Become More Frequent and More Deadly
Many of us will be traveling this holiday season to spend time with family and friends. If your travel plans include driving any distance, you should take the time to read this month’s blog post about how and why truck crashes are about to get worse in California. Drowsy driving already contributes to California having some of the most dangerous roadways in the U.S. But big rig truck drivers on California’s roadways are about to get a little drowsier – and more dangerous – thanks to some recent developments. Find out what’s going on and what you can do to be as safe as you can be on the road this holiday season.
Big-Rig Truck Braking Practices Keeping Us Safe on the Road
In the world of transportation, big-rig trucks are the backbone of our economy, responsible for moving goods from one corner of the country to another. While these mammoth vehicles are essential for commerce, they also pose unique safety challenges, particularly when it comes to braking. In this blog, we’ll explore the crucial role of braking practices in keeping us safe on the road.
How to Drive Safely Around Large Trucks
With e-commerce on the rise, more big rigs than ever are on the road today. In 2022, trucks transported 11.46 billion tons of freight, as reported by the American Trucking Association (ATA). The challenges of sharing the road with large commercial trucks are a concern for many motorists. Everyone on the roadway must use safe driving practices.
Data Speaks Louder Than Words: How EDRs Can Make or Break Your Case
You’ve heard the saying: “A picture tells a thousand words,” but what happens when a picture isn’t enough? If your vehicle doesn’t show much damage from a crash, a picture won’t tell the story of what happened to you inside the vehicle. To prove your case, you’re going to have to find other evidence to tell the story.
Big Rig Truck Blind Spots 101
With more big rigs on the roads than ever today, it is important to know about truck blind spots and how to avoid them. These are areas in which it is difficult for truckers to vehicles ahead, behind, and in adjoining lanes. Large trucks have substantial blind spots on all four sides, known as “No-Zones.” These large blind spots are located:
- Directly in the front of the cab, 20 feet ahead
- Behind the vehicle for approximately 30 feet
- Left side of the truck for one lane width
- Right side of the truck, extending out for two lane widths
How Amazon Throws Their Drivers Under the Bus
Amazon is one of the largest and most successful retailers in the world. One key to the company’s success is fast delivery. Customers are able to receive orders in just a day or two, with next day delivery in many cases. The promise of fast delivery puts pressure on Amazon drivers, which can contribute to higher numbers of auto accidents.
Originally, the company partnered with FedEx, UPS, and other carriers to make its deliveries. Currently, Amazon has a large fleet of vehicles. It also partners with local carriers to deliver goods housed in huge fulfillment centers throughout the county. These are warehouses where orders are received, filled, and shipped out to customers. Amazon shipping operations are growing rapidly, and it is now one of the largest delivery carriers in the country.
Why Correct 18-Wheeler Braking Practices Are So Important
A fully loaded big rig truck weighs at least twenty times more than a regular passenger vehicle. It’s not surprising that trucks cause devastating injuries when they collide with cars, vans, motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians.
Semi-Truck Drivers Will Soon Be Replaced With Self-Driving Trucks
Self-driving cars will soon be a reality, but self driving semi-truck may a reality a lot sooner. A lot of automakers like Tesla, Volvo, Daimler, Embark and others are using autonomous technology to create robotic semi truck drivers.
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