Truck Accident

If you are a seasoned or experienced driver, there is a good chance that you have noticed the signs near bridges, tunnels, and overpasses alerting large trucks that are over a certain height to not proceed. Of course, when you are in a passenger vehicle, you may not think too much about it; passenger vehicles…

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is a cutting-edge safety technology that has been gaining significant traction in the automotive industry, and its application is not limited to passenger vehicles alone. AEB is also playing a crucial role in enhancing safety for semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles. Advocates for this technology have been fighting for its regulated…

In today’s fast-paced world, road safety is of utmost importance. As we navigate the highways, it becomes crucial to understand and recognize the potential dangers that exist—and driving behind 18-wheelers and commercial trucks is one of the biggest dangers we face on Tulsa roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that there were…

Many automobile drivers are intimidated by the large size and weight of tractor trailers, especially in severe and unpredictable weather. High winds, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and fog are a few of the weather conditions that can lead to underride collisions and other types of accidents with semi-trucks. Therefore, if you find yourself driving alongside an 18-wheeler…

A truck rollover accident occurs when the trucker loses control of their vehicle, and it begins to tip over onto its side or top. Depending on the circumstances of the rollover accident, the truck may flip multiple times before landing onto its side or top, or it may only roll over once. These accidents typically…

Collisions with 18-wheelers and other large, commercial vehicles often lead to serious injuries. When the truck driver is distracted, though, those injuries can be fatal. A recent fatal crash on I-35 shows us exactly how dangerous – and tragic – it can be. News 9 reports that a truck driver traveling down I-35 received a…

A recent article in Transport Topics discusses a new product designed to assist commercial truck fleets negotiate lower insurance rates. The program, by technology company Idelic, gathers and analyzes data output by its existing trucking safety software and identifies high-risk drivers. This gives fleet owners and supervisors an opportunity to provide intervention and training before…

We see them everywhere on the road – large trucks, commonly referred to as “semis,” “tractor trailers,” and “18-wheelers.” These trucks have a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds (two to three times heavier than a normal car) and are often operated by drivers who have been on the road for days with…

In an attempt to deal with the rising costs occurring in the trucking industry, trucking companies are turning to creative solutions. One recent change trucking companies are implementing is the option of something called “slip seating.” Slip seating happens when one or two truck drivers are assigned to the same truck. When one truck driver…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has an abundance of new proposed rules for the trucking industry. These new rules will specifically target roadside inspections, automatic emergency braking systems (AEBs), and electronic logging devices (ELDs). Between March and June 2021, the agency plans to issue formal notices along with at least four proposals. The…