18- Wheeler Accidents with Oversize Loads in Texas
Load Accidents Can Be Severe While many individuals may understand that there is a great deal of consequence for truckers who take illicit drugs, drink and drive, drive erratically in inclement weather, or simply do not take stock of their own behavior, one additional issue that can be especially problematic is when it comes to […]
You’re driving down I-45 when suddenly, debris appears in your lane. A ladder. Lumber. Construction equipment. Even entire cargo loads. You have seconds to react. For thousands of Texas drivers each year, these terrifying moments result in serious accidents—many of which could have been prevented. Falling and unsecured loads from tractor-trailers represent one of the […]
When one thinks of large trucks and potential accidents, the connotations are generally the idea of driving erratically, drug and alcohol abuse, or driving through some type of inclement weather. However, a new study indicates that driving faster than the truck’s tires are designed to handle promotes a very real and problematic threat. According to […]
According to authorities, a big rig accident that involved an oversize load involved an 18-wheeler, which did not carry proper oversize permitting. The tractor-trailer rammed into Interstate 35 Bridge causing a fatal accident. Upon impact, beams fell into the traffic below causing one fatality and several injuries. As reported recently, the owners […]
Travel down any interstate or highway in the state of Texas, and you will find a large number of tractor-trailers. These big rigs generally weigh over 50,000 pounds and have sophisticated air brake systems for both the tractor and the trailer. Nevertheless, an 18–wheeler takes longer to stop than a passenger car or […]
Jackknife accidents happen when the tractor travels at a different speed than the attached trailer. Because a big rig is what we call an articulated vehicle, changes in speed can quickly lead to a jacked up situation. The disparity in speed between the cab of the truck and the trailer can be […]
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Greg Baumgartner Scholarship for the 2014 – 2015 year. The recipient is Jaden Moore who is currently a senior at Norfolk Senior High School. Jaden was chosen for her exemplary academic background and her giving back to her community that Jaden started from […]
Although there are many hard-working truck drivers who do their best to drive safely and meet all governmental and state regulations, at times, there can be a potential problem that can endanger the lives of everyone on the roadway. These problems can be numerous, but when they occur, it is important to report an unsafe […]
On roadways across America trucks transport tons of hazardous materials each and every day. As with other tractor-trailers the potential for injury is great due to the size and weight of the commercial trucks and adding hazardous materials to the cargo increases the danger to the public. 5000 Hazardous Spills Each Year Recent statistics […]
Everyone knows the dangers of drunken driving or truck drivers under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs. Additionally, for truck drivers covered under the Federal Safety Regulations, texting has been banned to make our roadways safer. Yet, fatigued driving is a major danger for semi-truck drivers. One area of concern is […]
The trucking industry makes up for a large percentage of daily life as trucks work to transport goods across the nation. With this in mind, one prevalent problem that has equally plagued the trucking industry is drugs. The use of drugs can not only cost billions of dollars, but can also lead to accidents while […]
Although trucks and the trucking environment stand at a billion dollar industry, which is aided by the need to transport goods and services across the country, many should also consider the truck drivers themselves. According to research presented by the National Highway Safety Administration approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur annually in the United States. Many […]
GPS Tracking For Big Trucks Whether multinational or local, many organizations utilize more than one vehicle within their businesses to transport goods and employees from one location to the next. Many times, these trucks, which can be very large, will utilize some fleet management system. This system is essentially a method that can allow […]
The best advice for driving in dense fog is just don’t drive in it. Professional truck drivers are usually paid by the mile and are under enormous pressure to get their load delivered on time and pick up another one. This leads to driving under adverse conditions in an effort to make a paycheck. […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected to release a new study on how crashes are accounted for in the next week or two. The report has been expected for some time now and relates to how the agency analyzes fault for truck accidents that are kept in the database. The Compliance, Safety Accountability […]
While many individuals may be aware that automobile crashes, unfortunately, occur seemingly on a day-by-day basis, few are privy to the fact that the type of car can also factor into both the seriousness of the crash and the potential for injuries and fatalities. In this regard, large trucks can often intensify the seriousness […]
In the latest figures to be released by the US DOT, there were over 104,000 people injured in accidents involving big trucks. Almost 4000 people were killed in those accidents. Fatal truck accidents actually showed an increase from preceding years, which is probably due to the increase of miles driven by the […]
Anyone who has ever driven a commercial truck, bus, trailer, or semi-trailer understands that air brakes are often utilized. This is often for a very specific reason, as the nature of an air brake system allows for increased reliability and efficiency. Understanding how 18-wheeler air brakes work can provide insights into their superior performance. The […]
For many truckers, the knowledge that driving while fatigued can lead to major accidents is something that is often readily understood, but few are aware that the practice can be culled with recent technology. According to Popular Science, driver fatigue accounts for 65% of truck accidents within the mining industry as whole. […]
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, last year alone, there were approximately 9,754,000 vehicles that were involved in a police-reported traffic accident. But fatal accidents involving big trucks are up in 2021. Moreover, 96% of these were passenger vehicles that involved similar automobiles. These figures show that the number of accidents may be much […]
The number of tractor-trailers using the highways in the state of Texas has increased substantially with the Eagle Ford Shale boom. While the increased production has benefited many landowners and holders of mineral interests, it has come at a price. The explosive growth and radical increase in the number of tractor-trailers has created a problem […]
