A truck driver who was in an accident when he lost consciousness and struck a trooper has been deemed to be unfit to drive a commercial vehicle, according to reports. The DOT, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, apparently has issued an order disqualifying the trucker from further driving commercial vehicles. The safety regulations […]
Almost from the moment a semi-truck accident occurs, the process of collecting evidence also begins. Law enforcement and accident reconstructionists collect accounts from eyewitnesses, video footage from any cameras in the area, and other available data in any format. Some of the most important data comes from the accident scene and the vehicles. Black box […]
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 resulted in the injury of a passenger of the big […]
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 when he stepped into a lane of traffic. A car passing by, headed south on US 59, struck the truck […]
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 substance abuse by truckers, specifically alcohol or drug use by truck drivers. Section 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provides guidance for motor carriers that employ truck […]
A dump truck rollover completely shut down Interstate 10 headed east this morning. The truck accident shut down the freeway for almost three hours in the eastbound direction. Apparently, the dump truck driver attempted to avoid another vehicle and rolled his truck. It took over two hours to upright the truck, allowing the highway to […]
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its expanded Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). This DOT Program helps companies hire safe truck drivers by providing valuable screening information. 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 […]
Caution is advised for truckers traveling in Cleveland on US Highway 59. This caution for truckers travelling in Cleveland on US Highway 59 is not without reason. The US Highway 59 roadway is a much-talked-about place, albeit for the wrong reasons. High-density traffic and frequent vehicular accidents are primarily responsible for the negative publicity. Recently, […]
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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 […]
