Truck Accidents

With the number of trucks on the road carrying a variety of goods and services, it’s important to classify these trucks so people can be kept safe. The government classifies commercial trucks by weight. It’s important all laws are abided by to decrease the chances of an accident happening. When the laws are ignored, lives are put at risk.

Understanding Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Knowing a vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is important, especially if you’re driving a larger vehicle. If a vehicle is overloaded, there are a number of problems that could occur. If, for example, the vehicle is too heavy, the brakes may not be strong enough to slow the vehicle down or stop effectively. While a truck’s gross vehicle weight (GVW) can change, the GVWR will remain constant. [Read more…] about What Are the Different Classifications of Commercial Trucks?

Responsible drivers understand where their vehicle’s blind spots are, so they can be careful when changing lanes or merging. But not all drivers think about the blind spots on other vehicles. As the size of a vehicle increase, so do the number of blind spots. Large trucks, like those that haul services and goods, have the biggest blind spots. Drivers who are unaware of where these blind spots or those who choose to ignore them and drive recklessly risk getting into an accident.

Crashes between tractor-trailers and smaller passenger vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of driving in a blind spot, the locations based on the trucks, and how to avoid these dangerous spots and drive as safely as possible. [Read more…] about Avoiding Trucker Blind Spots: A Basic Guide

While any car accident has the potential to result in serious consequences, crashes involving tractor-trailers are often catastrophic. When a commercial vehicle collides with a smaller passengers vehicle, life-changing injuries and fatalities are a real possibility. There are a number of steps truck drivers, trucking companies, and other drivers can take to reduce the number of devastating accidents. The first step involves understanding why the wrecks happen in the first place.

Accident Causes Related to the Truck Driver 

The majority of big rig accidents are the result of human error. Once the victims realize the accident was preventable, this can make it even more difficult to recover. The most common negligent trucker behaviors are discussed below. [Read more…] about 7 Most Common Causes of Truck Collisions