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Without question, San Antonio truck accidents are dangerous to other motorists and passengers. Many of those who survive these crashes often suffer from catastrophic injuries, including: Spinal cord damage Traumatic brain injury Broken or crushed limbs Internal injuries Most trucking companies and...
There’s no denying the appeal of Amazon, especially now when there are so many Texas residents relying on shopping online for the goods they normally would shop for in stores or at malls. You simply go online, make a few quick clicks, add to cart and, almost magically, your packages appear within...
If you live in or travel through an area that gets a lot of precipitation during winter months, your risk for collision increases. As a licensed Texas driver, however, you know that you and all drivers with whom you share the road, are obligated to adhere to state laws and safety regulations to...
Autonomous vehicles are a fairly common topic of discussion these days. The chief operating officer (COO) of one company, Plus.ai, believes that self-driving semitrucks might actually be ready for the roads before driverless cars. These findings came late last year when one of the company's trucks...
Victims of a semitruck crash might suffer from serious injuries. In some cases, these wrecks lead to lifelong injuries that cause the person to be unable to hold a job or do the things they enjoyed doing prior to the crash. This can make the victim miserable. It can also cause considerable...
Truckers do a major service to this country, but they must ensure that they're being safe while they're doing it. One thing that they need to be careful about is driving when they become fatigued. In most cases, truckers are subjected to the Hours of Service regulations, which limit them to being...
Truck drivers in Texas probably know how the state only allows them to travel interstate if they are 21 or older. A bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019 and called the DRIVE-Safe Act may alter this. It proposes to let truckers aged 18 to 20 travel interstate after a probationary period...
Drowsiness and driving a commercial motor vehicle, especially a big rig, do not go well together. However, truckers in Texas and across the U.S. have the ability to avoid drowsiness behind the wheel. The following six tips can help prevent major fatigue. The first step is to ensure adequate sleep....
Drivers in Texas have good reason to fear being around truckers because a significant number of them suffer from sleep apnea. Though this sleep disorder affects only 4% of the general population, it's estimated that 35% of truckers have it. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most widespread among...
It is not uncommon to see a jackknifed truck on Texas roads. Jackknifing can be dangerous for the trucker and other motorists on the freeway. Jackknifing is not inevitable. When truckers follow a few safety procedures, they may avoid jackknifing, even in dangerous situations. Truckers should look...
