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...
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What are some unique challenges for trucks on the road?
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...
What causes a truck tire blow out?
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...
Drug, alcohol use common among commercial truck drivers
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...
Are there rest regulations for semi truck drivers?
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...
How can I avoid a truck accident?
Being involved in any sort of motor vehicle accident can be traumatic. However, getting into an accident with a semi-truck when you are in a commuter car is even more dangerous. It is vital that you understand proper driving procedures when you are around a semi...
What causes jackknifing?
You are probably familiar with news reports of a jackknifed semi. Often when this happens, it closes a roadway and causes traffic disturbances. Sometimes, it is a limited situation with no injuries or damage to other vehicles, but on occasion, it can be a serious...
Are underride guards necessary for truck safety?
On California highways, truck accidents are a major concern. Passenger vehicles are smaller than big rigs and when the two meet in a collision, the result is almost always devastating. In terms of truck accidents, one of the most deadly accidents is the underride...
What are the common causes of truck accidents?
Accidents involving large trucks are almost always very serious. If they do not claim a life or cause a serious injury, they at least hold up traffic and cause a major disruption on the roadway. Preventing truck accidents is something that everyone on California roads...