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A load shift accident occurs when a truck’s cargo is not properly secured. While the truck is in motion, the load can shift and become unbalanced. This can throw off the truck’s center of gravity, pushing it toward one side. In some cases, the semi-truck may go out of...
When you are involved in an accident with a truck, it's natural to believe the truck driver made a mistake that led to it. However, this is not always the case. Another party's negligence may have contributed to the accident. One of those parties is the truck driver's...
When the front of a commercial vehicle collides with the side of a passenger vehicle, there is a high risk of serious injuries. These collisions are particularly dangerous for the occupants of the passenger vehicle that have less side protection. Determining fault in...
When navigating the highways and roads, it’s common to encounter large trucks hauling significant cargo. While many of these trucks are well-maintained and safely operated, overloaded trucks pose substantial risks to both the drivers of the trucks and other road...
Professionals operating commercial trucks have to complete special training. They need to fulfill educational requirements that involve taking a course and then passing a test. Those who have secured a commercial driver's license (CDL) can operate a semi-truck on...
In some cases, if you’re involved in an accident involving a semi-truck, it is just the truck driver who is at fault. For example, truck drivers are prohibited from using handheld devices while they drive. If a driver was holding their cellphone and so they lost...
Truck drivers often cross state lines and may even drive across the entire country. Many states now prohibit the use of handheld devices in the car, so drivers are not allowed to do this. These laws apply to truck drivers as well as commuters and others. But even if...
Does your daily commute take you onto the interstates or freeways? If so, you likely spend time twice daily jockeying for position with these big-road behemoths. The wintry weather conditions we have thus far experienced in Winter 2023 – 2024 only make these highway...
Every logistics manager and truck owner understands the critical importance of optimizing cargo loads for safe and efficient transportation. Overloading a truck is a common pitfall that can lead to a myriad of issues, ranging from safety hazards to legal consequences....
Semitruck crashes are serious incidents because innocent people can suffer catastrophic injuries. While some may think the trucker is always to blame, this isn’t true. There are several factors besides the trucker that may lead to wrecks. Understanding the root cause...