The presence of large trucks on the roadways presents an increased risk of accidents. Due to the size and heavy weight of these vehicles, crashes often result in severe injuries, and most of them occur to other vehicle occupants. There are certain factors that...
When you drive a big rig, the sheer size and weight of the vehicle will create unique risks. If you do not know how to properly handle hazards that may arise, you could end up in a life-changing situation. Your behavior behind the wheel will influence how susceptible...
While operating a truck, your mind may focus on multiple different issues or concerns. Whether those thoughts are about communicating with your workplace or minding the rules of the road, you may not notice safety issues with other drivers right away. Learning more...
No matter what your destination is, you may encounter a truck driver that is speeding and switching lanes recklessly on the road. In some cases, road rage could be to blame. This intense burst of emotions that fuels dangerous and law-breaking behavior often ends in a...
Any car accident can upend a person’s life, but when those accidents involve large commercial vehicles drivers face additional complexity. What makes trucking accidents so complicated for injured drivers? Big rigs weigh more than cars, pickup trucks and other...
Avoiding commercial trucks when driving in California is not realistic. However, it may serve motorists well to exercise extreme care and vigilance when traveling near them. The number of truck drivers who use drugs or alcohol while working is increasing. This is...
Truck accidents are very serious and common incidences in California. Due to the state’s large latitudinal range, connection to Mexico and the presence of Los Angeles metro area, trucks barrel up and down California highways at higher rates than many other states. The...
On Monday, September 19, 2016, Traffic Was at a Complete Stop and Backed up for Miles Due of Major Vehicle Crash Involving Two Vehicles and a Tractor Trailer Big Rig Vehicle. According to the news reports, the collision occurred just after 4:00 p.m. in the westbound...
Motorists in California know all about struggling through heavy traffic-clogged with semi-trucks. The American Transportation Research Institute has concluded that regulatory changes that took full effect in 2014 could be contributing to a rise in property damage and...
A proposed federal rule that would require certain trucks to have speed limiters installed on them has been delayed by the Office of Management and Budget. The implementation of a rule that would create a database of truck drivers in California and around the country...