Truck accidents of any type can be fatal or cause devastating injuries simply because of the size and weight of commercial trucks. An eighteen-wheeler can weigh 40 tons. A light truck, which is a specific truck designation that weighs five tons, is something of a misnomer when it comes to thinking about the weight vis-à-vis […]
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In the United States alone, there are over 388,000 truck accidents each year. This makes up 6.5% of all crashes that take place in this nation. A rough estimate of 28%, or just under 110,000, resulting in injuries. Another 11%, or slightly over 40,000, result in death. Instead of truckers, more than half of these
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Professional truck drivers face significant difficulty when winter weather sets in. The sleet, snow, and freezing rain from the cold temperature can lead to hazardous driving conditions. There is also the possibility of accidents because of the lowered visibility brought on by blowing snow. While there’s no guarantee that these can keep truck drivers
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According to the Department of Transportation, oversize or wide loads of 600 million tons per year travel on roadways. Each year, around 5 million permits are issued. Although it can be a successful industry, wide load trucking has additional safety requirements. When transporting large or heavy items, you may be required to purchase safety banners,
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Some over-the-road fleets are fortunate enough that their trucks’ tires won’t come into contact with snow or ice during winter, but for the majority of fleets, now is the time to prepare their vehicles for the chilly weather. It is better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario now before the cold weather arrives (and
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