Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Why proper brake maintenance is crucial for truckers
Due to the enormous heft of commercial trucks, having a reliable braking system is of the utmost importance. When brakes fail truckers are unable to sufficiently stop their vehicles, which can lead to serious injury as well as loss of life. That’s why proper brake…
Collision between bus and semi produces catastrophic results
One might think of a car traveling down the road in San Antonio as a complex system of components that all need to work in concert in order to both function properly and keep its occupants safe. If that is the case with a car,…
How truck drivers can prevent fatigue
If you’ve ever shared the highway with a Texas truck driver, you know that driving skill is an integral part of this profession. Truck drivers must also take steps prevent fatigue from setting in, which in some cases can be as dangerous as driving while…
Poor weather and large truck crashes
A number of factors may cause a large truck collision, whether a trucker is suffering from fatigue or has consumed drugs or alcohol behind the wheel. For other drivers, these examples of negligent behavior are very concerning and can result in a fatal crash. However,…
How to reduce accidents with large trucks
Drivers in Texas need to share the road with large trucks of all kinds. Accidents involving cars and trucks can be disastrous because of the size of the larger vehicles. Drivers of cars should be aware of the additional hazards and drive defensively when in…
Two Magnolia men killed in truck accident
There may be those rare times where different forms of liability may come into play in a single case in San Antonio. An example may be where one is killed or injured in a motor vehicle accident while performing functions related to his or her…
Detailing hours of service regulations for truckers
If you are like most in San Antonio, then there has probably been a time or two when, after a long day at work or hectic night at home, you have felt a little drowsy behind the wheel. When you are driving tired, your reaction…
Life-saving technology on large trucks
Passenger vehicles practically drive themselves these days, with automatic braking and parallel parking systems, cruise control, and warnings and alerts for almost any danger on the Texas roadways. But what about large trucks? According to Forbes magazine, the deaths in large truck crashes have increased…
Truckers can lower accident risks
The responsibility for sharing the roads in Texas belongs to all motorists, including both passenger vehicle drivers and large truck operators. According to GTG Technology Group, when an accident involving a truck and a passenger vehicle is due to driver error, data shows that truckers…
What does research say about truck driver health?
You may have a hard time staying healthy if you work long hours or sit for hours at a time at your job in Texas, or if you have trouble sleeping. The truck driver next to you may be going through the same struggle. As…
What the FMCSA is doing to improve the safety of large trucks
Texas roadways are full of tractor trailers carrying goods from one end of the country to the other. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notes that the 5 million commercial vehicle operators have considerable responsibilities that go beyond those of the 250 million motorists in…
Tractor trailer side underride guards may save lives
When a passenger vehicle in Texas collides with any part of a large truck, the results can be deadly. The higher ground clearance of the truck typically prevents the bumper of a car from stopping the forward motion, allowing it to travel under the trailer.…
Is truck platooning coming to Texas?
It is not unusual for you to encounter semi-trucks with two or even three trailers on the Texas roadways. The couplings that link these vehicles are visible, but there may soon be large trucks crossing the state that are connected solely through technology. The Texas…
Extra considerations for drivers of LCVs
Truck operators must undergo extensive training to receive a commercial driver’s license and be cleared to begin hauling heavy loads across Texas. According to Trucking Truth, when a truck pulls more than one trailer at a time, the operator of this longer combination vehicle must…
What causes cargo tank truck rollover accidents?
As you transport petroleum products in Texas and across the country, your responsibility while driving a cargo tank truck full of hazardous materials is much higher than that of other drivers. Not only does the size and weight of your commercial vehicle pose an increased…
Should large trucks have in-cab cameras?
There are so many tractor trailers on the Texas roadways, you may take their presence for granted. When you see a traffic situation ahead and a large truck behind you, or you notice a trailer beside you swaying, you may begin to question how safe…
Investigation: Semis transporting chemicals through Houston
Heavy trucks are a daily sight on the highways circling and passing through Houston. Just the size of these vehicles poses a threat to others on the road since they need more space to maneuver in and more time to stop. Drivers who are caught…
Preventing truck drivers from driving while distracted
Distracted driving is linked to traffic accidents, and it does not just affect the average driver in Texas. Many commercial truck drivers also find themselves risking an accident by driving while distracted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number one cause…
Why is it a big deal if my truck is overloaded?
If you drive a heavy truck, you have probably heard a lot about how driver fatigue and distracted driving contribute to accidents. However, another high-ranking cause of truck accidents in Texas is the overloading of cargo. This occurs when the load you are carrying surpasses…
FMCSA regulations to minimize trucker fatigue
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of traffic accidents in Texas, especially those involving truckers. To combat the issue and increase safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted certain laws in 2013. According to the FMCSA, 560 injuries, 19 deaths and around 1400 traffic…
What are some common causes of truck accidents?
When you venture out onto the road, your intention is to make it to your destination safely. Unfortunately, though, there has been a spike in the number of accidents on U.S. roadways, leading many to question not only what is causing this increase, but also…
Truck drivers required to use electronic driving logs
There are laws in place to prevent truck accidents that rely on the use of driver logs to determine how long a driver has been on the road to reduce driver fatigue. In December 2015, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration adopted a Final Rule…
What can you do to safely share the road with semis?
It is almost inevitable that you will find yourself on the road next to a tractor trailer. Although truck drivers undergo training to drive safely and must abide by certain regulations set in place to reduce the risk of accidents, you also play a role…
Do big rig drivers spend too much time on the road?
You might be aware that truck driver fatigue can increase the risk of accidents in Texas and around the country, but there is contention as to when the number of hours leads to dangerous levels of fatigue. According to the New York Times, 1 in…
Barriers on interstate requires truck drivers’ close attention
On a portion of Interstate 35 north of San Antonio, a back-to-back pair of traffic accidents has the local fire chief criticizing semi truck drivers for not being careful enough on that stretch of freeway. Both crashes happened in Salado, and took place just over…
When trucking company negligence causes a crash
Commercial trucks play a vital role in the U.S. economy. Without tractor-trailers and delivery trucks, raw materials and finished goods would not get to their destinations quickly and efficiently, and consumers would struggle to get food, clothing and other necessities. At the same time, the…
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