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 […]
Mercedes-Benz recently showed off a futuristic truck that sets the bar for what is anticipated to be sold in the next decade. The truck is absolutely beautiful and contains technology that permits the truck to drive itself on the highways. The technology includes radar and camera systems.Futuristic vehicles are used to give inspiration to plan […]
In commuter traffic this morning on Highway 225 in Pasadena a big rig and a passenger car crashed. According to reports, the Pasadena Police Department indicated that two people were in the car that was struck and one of them died.The other occupant of the car apparently had to be removed from the car and […]
Truck driver fatigue has been the subject of numerous studies over the last three decades. The DOT has struggled to balance the need to move goods across the country promptly and protect the motoring public from unnecessary truck accidents. The number of big rigs on the roadway has grown steadily with an estimated 15.5 million […]
Recently, authorities in the state of Nebraska decided to have unannounced truck inspections. The site selected was located in South Sioux City. The results were astounding to say the least. The state patrol found more than 99 violations and 10 commercial vehicles were taken off the roadways as being out of service. Additionally, drivers where […]
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are approximately 5 million bus and truck drivers that share the road with an estimated 250 million motorists. With so many individuals on the road at any given time, and some vehicles carrying multiple passengers, it is essential to be aware of the measures being taken […]
For commercial drivers (CDL), there is a great deal of educational resources on how to drive large vehicles (which often weigh more than 10,000 lbs), as well as what to do while on the road; such as taking plenty of rest stops and obeying all traffic laws. Although, there is a great deal of benefit […]
Everyone should reduce their speed and allow more distance between their vehicle and the one in front of them when the weather turns adverse. Common sense tells us that if the weather gets bad enough, we should stay off the road or pull off in a safe area until we can drive safely. Whether it […]
One of the major causes of truck accidents is a big rig that is following too closely to the traffic in front of it. Failing to maintain an assured safe distance or “tailgating” is particularly dangerous with tractor-trailers.It is well known and verified in study after study that semi trucks take much longer than passenger […]
The increase production of oil and natural gas has been a wonderful thing for local economies and even our national economy. Energy production states such as Texas and recently North Dakota have created thousands of jobs and reduced our dependence on foreign oil. There is a dark side to the natural gas boom, and that […]
As reported by the Montgomery County Courier, a very informative news provider for the Conroe area, an 18-wheeler collision made the news today. As reported, a man was sent to the Conroe Regional Medical Center with injuries after a crash with a big rig on Texas 105 in Conroe, Texas. The truck crash involved a […]
The Eastex Freeway southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 10 going east was shut down due to a big truck rollover accident this morning. The accident occurred in the early morning hours approximately 4 AM and took many hours before the truck accident could be cleared to open traffic. The exact reason for the rollover crash […]
Almost everyone who has been driving for some time has faced a situation where a semi-truck is in the lane next to you and appears to have no regard for your vehicle when moving over and changing lanes. The situation is extremely distressing because of the disparity in size between the 80,000-pound tractor-trailer and your […]
It is absolutely shocking new number of 18-wheeler accidents that happen because a big rig was stopped in the lane of traffic or parked inappropriately. The situation is particularly dangerous in that the majority of these types of accidents occur on major highways. That means that the other vehicles are traveling at highway speeds and […]
With the rise of major metropolitan cities and more of the country’s populace migrating to these areas for work and other benefits, the need for truck driving has become apparent. Trucks bring in goods every day on the highway and, in this vein, are largely connected to the national economy as a whole. However, although […]
In a terrible tragedy an 18-wheeler fell off the overpass at the intersection of US Highway 59 and the 610 Loop headed northwest in Houston. The accident occurred about midmorning and according to officials, the truck driver was headed north on US 59 and entering a ramp to travel in North Loop. Apparently the big […]
If you have been seriously injured in an 18-wheeler accident or if you have lost a family member due to a truck driver’s negligence, there’s a good chance that you will receive a call from an adjuster for the insurance company covering the trucking company and driver. Insurance adjusters are trained to take steps to […]
The federal government has designed their motor carrier safety website to better serve the public. The site now features content which is based upon who you are whether you are a consumer, motor carrier or professional truck driver. Additionally, the content is now organized based upon subject matter and is much more user-friendly. Consumers can […]
