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Fatigue is a significant risk factor for truck drivers, posing serious dangers to both themselves and other road users. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, the consequences of fatigued driving can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, driving a truck is a physically and mentally exhausting...
There’s no question that federal regulations for commercial trucks have gotten stricter in recent years. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented rules regarding, among other things: Hours-of-Service (HOS), which dictate how many consecutive hours a driver can be...
Semitrucks carry large and heavy loads across the country. It’s crucial that these loads are secured properly or they can pose a hazard to everyone on the roads, as well as the trucker. Loads that aren’t properly secured can come off the truck. They can also cause the truck to shift, which can...
Goods are taken in and out of the state of Texas largely by 18-wheeler trucks. This mode of transport is one of the most efficient ways to move large quantities of goods around. However, these vehicles can also be dangerous, particularly for smaller cars and motorcycles that have to share the...
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...