Year: 2018
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are very different than those involving passenger vehicles. With a fully loaded trailer, large trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs. Even when the brakes are properly maintained, they can take 25 to 65 percent longer to stop. As a result, the amount of…
We all know that truck drivers have a stressful job. Trucking companies often put a lot of pressure on their drivers to deliver consumer goods as quickly as possible. However,Ā that doesnāt change the reality thatĀ these massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000Ā pounds, and if a single crash occurs, it can…
Many car safety features that were once expensive upgrades are now standard and affordable,Ā includingĀ forward-collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking. Research has shown that these features reduce crashes in passenger vehicles. The technology also exists for commercial trucks, but adoption is much less widespread.Ā As of 2015, only 15 percent ofĀ heavyĀ trucks…
Collision mitigation technology offers great promise to save lives on the roadways of Texas. Itās developing quickly, at least as far as passenger cars are concerned. But will trucking companies be as swift to embrace the new safety equipment? How technology can prevent truck collisions Ron Kremer, a writer with…
You see them on big rigs when youāre driving on the roadways of greater El Paso ā decals affixed to the large vehicles that ask āHowās my driving?ā As it turns out, you may not want to know the answer. The Fort Worth Star Telegram reportedĀ a spot check of 18-wheelers…
Youāre driving on a wet road when you have to stop suddenly. You hit the brakes. Your car skids and then skids some more. While you can see the accident unfolding before your eyes, you are powerless to stop it. Nothing is wrong with your brakes. You werenāt speeding. The…
In Texas and across the nation, the trucking industry faces an ongoing problem of employee turnover. The lifestyle and conditions of truck driving makes it difficult to retain employees for extended periods of time. In addition, truck driving is a dangerous job.Ā ABC NewsĀ reports on data from the United States Department…
Wrong-way driving may not be as frequent an occurrence as other roadway hazards, but when it does occur, the damage can be devastating. TheĀ National Transportation Safety BoardĀ reports that wrong-way collisions account for just three percent of all accidents on the high-speed divided highways of the United States. They are, however,…
Texas motorists will likely face an increased risk ofĀ tractor-trailer accidents, after a series of moves in Washington to sideline rules aimed at improving the safety of truck and train transport. USAToday is reporting the Trump Administration is moving toĀ roll back regulationsĀ across the government, including rules aimed at speeding truckers. Truck…
USA Today recently reported theĀ trucker shortageĀ has companies scrambling to find qualified drivers and deliver an ever-increasing amount of freight on time and under budget. Trucking firms are offering hiring bonuses of up to $8,000 as well as promising more money by the mile and more time at home in an…