The following are from reports of authentic events that had fatal results: *In one Midwest town 2 people were killed in separate accidents when a tire from a passing semi-truck went airborne and crashed into nearby vehicles. *In a town out west one of two semi-truck tires came loose simultaneously from a rig and bounced […]
One of the most surprising discoveries in recent years is the negative effect that continued exposure to diesel fuels can have on truck drivers. Diesel fuel is a petroleum product. Its use is widespread – and is an energy source for a variety of products including automobiles, generators, light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, and railroad locomotives. […]
A driver who apparently fell asleep at the wheel is being blamed for a truck accident that happened early this morning on Interstate 5. The big rig rolled over and partially blocked the highway, which snarled traffic for hours. According to reports, the semi-truck rollover involved in injury of a passenger of the big rig. […]
Semi-truck driving and safety depend on the physical condition of the trucker and statistics regarding the physical state of the semi-truck driver are very important. In fact, this information is much more difficult to uncover – particularly in this day and age of numbers and data. What follows is what I am able to share. […]
A big rig driver was killed Thursday evening on US 59 near the Grand Parkway. Apparently, the trucker had pulled his vehicle off the roadway and was inspecting his tractor and trailer with a flashlight and stepped into a lane of traffic. A car passing by headed south on US 59 struck the truck driver. […]
The bottom line is that there is expected to be an increase in the number of semi-trucks with whom other drivers will be sharing the road over the next decade. In light of this reality, it is prudent to learn the best and safest way to do so… 1. Be aware that the semi-truck driver […]
Because of the risks associated with 80,000-pound vehicles on roadways at highway speeds, the truck accident regulations include programs designed to prevent accidents and injuries from alcohol or drug use by truck drivers. Section 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provides guidance for motor carriers who employ truck drivers, and the new regulations […]
A dump truck rollover completely shut down Interstate 10 headed east this morning. The truck accident shut the freeway down for almost 3 hours in the eastern direction. Apparently, the dump truck driver attempted to avoid another vehicle and rolled his truck. It took over two hours to upright the truck so the highway could […]
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its expanded Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). This is a win-win-win-win proposition. Employers can easily determine which drivers are the safest and most responsible. The general public gets safer roads. Drivers with good habits can easily prove their track records. As for unsafe drivers – the program […]
The US Highway 59 roadway is a much talked about place, albeit for wrong reasons. High density traffic and frequent vehicular accidents are mainly to blame for all the negative popularity. Recently the traffic came to a grinding halt for almost an hour due to a truck related accident. The existing construction works to mobilize […]
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A tragic accident recently took the life of a man in Montgomery County last night. A Nissan Sentra apparently struck an 18-wheeler and then spun out of control and was struck by another big rig. The fatal accident 18-wheeler accident happened on East Boulevard near the intersection of Troy Highway according to reports. No information […]
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