Big-rig truck drivers understand their work responsibilities. They might start their days picking up goods, material and cargo from retail suppliers, manufacturers, grocery distribution centers and agricultural facilities to transport them to their next destinations....

Road debris constitutes one of the primary environmental hazards that motorists can encounter during their travels. The combination of debris with oncoming traffic presents a more significant threat with many highways' high speeds. Though the items found as road...

There are many trucks that are driven through North Carolina each day. These trucks provide a very important role in making sure that people are able to get the products they both need and expect to be on the shelves at various stores. They are also shipping various...

There's no doubt that a truck accident can cause a significant amount of damage to unsuspecting motorists. Physical and emotional pain can be overwhelming, medical expenses can be ruinous, and lost wages can threaten any semblance of financial stability. In other...

Imagine you are taking a road trip with your family. You haven't been on the road too long, but everyone is settled in for what you hope will be a fun adventure. You start to notice traffic slowing ahead and tap your brakes to slow down. However, you see in your...

There is an implicit danger in doing anything while fatigued but operating commercial trucks can be especially risky. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 13 percent of large truck drivers were classified as fatigued at the time of their...

If you plan on taking a vacation trip by car with your family this summer, one of the last things you need is an accident with a semitruck. Typically, the great weight and size disparity between a fully loaded semitruck and a much smaller and lighter passenger vehicle...

Jackknifing occurs when the trailer of a semi-truck swings up toward the cab at a close angle after losing traction, causing the truck to fold like a jackknife. These accidents are particularly dangerous because they impact multiple lanes of traffic, and the truck’s...

For many people who are thinking of going into the industry, driving a semi actually sounds fairly exciting. If you’re a long-haul driver, you get to cross the country, see new places, explore at least the 48 lower states and have more life experiences than someone...

If there is anything that scares you on the highway, it’s seeing a large truck start to come into your lane unexpectedly. Unfortunately, this kind of situation happens all the time. Why does it happen so much? Truck drivers could be drowsy, tired, impaired or bored....