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While many people have witnessed aggressive driving first-hand, others are unaware of the deadly consequences of road rage. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 56% of deadly automobile accidents in the U.S. involved at least one form of...
It is nearly impossible to drive anywhere in California without seeing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, the modern economy requires fast delivery of goods to consumers and businesses across the country. Still, a collision with a semi-truck is likely to leave...
Long-haul truckers, those who make runs that last at least overnight, play a vital role in California's booming economy, as they deliver goods to businesses and individuals across the state. Consequently, it is nearly impossible to drive in the Encinitas area without...
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration saw a growing problem of substance abuse among commercial truckers, it created a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is a national database that logs truck drivers with drug or alcohol infractions. It...
Construction on roadways presents risks to both motorists and workers. Every year there are fatalities due to crashes in these situations. Driving in work zones takes more vigilance than driving on regular roads and highways. Understanding how to maneuver in the zones...
Semi trucks outweigh ordinary vehicles by as much as 75,000 pounds, making them challenging to maneuver. Consequently, to drive a commercial truck in California and across the country, a trucker must carry a unique type of driver's license. Earning the license...
While many drivers may worry about car crashes or motorcycle accidents, trucks are often one of the most dangerous types of vehicles on the road. Being aware of what specific issues and challenges sharing a road with trucks entails is important for anyone trying to...
When a large truck experiences a tire blowout, it often leads to a serious accident. In some situations, the truck will wreck, and other times, the tire debris leads to another vehicle suffering an accident. Planet Freight explains that a tire blowout can make a...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently created a Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to reduce substance abuse in the industry and protect the motoring public. The clearinghouse tracks violations commercial truckers make with...
If you have sustained injuries as the result of an accident with a semi truck, it is important to understand the laws that govern drivers of big trucks. Semi trucker drivers have a greater duty of care owed to the other drivers on the road since accidents with a semi...