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...
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Truckers face deadly risks when driving in winter
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...
3 reasons why you shouldn’t overload a truck
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....
3 causes of semitruck crashes besides trucker error
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...
Truck accidents and flying debris
When people imagine a truck accident, they may think of a tractor-trailer crashing into another vehicle. Such scenarios play out in many crashes on Oklahoma roads. However, there are other ways in which people may suffer harm. Debris flying from a tractor-trailer may...
Injuries resulting from truck accidents
Even a minor truck accident could leave a victim suffering severe harm. A collision with a tractor-trailer could involve multiple vehicles, leading to several victims suffering from many injuries. Persons hurt in an accident on an Oklahoma road may file a civil...
Cases involving truck accidents can take time to resolve
If you get into an accident with a large commercial vehicle in Oklahoma, it can cause significant damage to your automobile. This situation can also lead to injuries due to a semi truck's heavy impact. When you're involved in a lawsuit due to a truck accident, it can...
How to help reduce the shocking rise of trucking accidents
You'll see plenty of large commercial vehicles driving on Oklahoma roadways. While most drivers understand keeping a safe distance from commercial trucks, many factors continue to lead to a rise in accidents and fatalities involving these massive vehicles. The rise of...
Truck driver data can increase road safety
Oklahoma road accidents involving trucks can be particularly serious because of the size of the trucks compared to other vehicles. Drivers and passengers in cars or on motorcycles or bicycles may suffer catastrophic injuries as a result. However, a think tank known as...
Overloaded trucks are a danger to all road users
Federal law allows fully laden semi-tractor trailers to weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, but some trucking companies in Oklahoma and around the country exceed this limit in order to squeeze a little additional revenue out of each trip. When they do, they expose all...