Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents on the road due to their size and weight. However, there are a variety of reasons why these accidents happen. Driver error One of the main examples of driver error is distracted driving, which...
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Truck driver fatigue risks
Truck accidents happen in California for many reasons. Sometimes, fatigue plays a role, and driving while too tired to operate a semi-truck could increase the chances of a multi-car collision. Driving while too fatigued Reasons exist why state and federal law mandate...
How does dangerous weather lead to fatal accidents in California?
Dangerous weather can lead to fatal accidents, especially when truckers are involved. Dangerous weather can include high winds, severe thunderstorms, ice storms and even dust storms, and many people die or get injured each year as a direct result of these conditions....
The complex nature of truck crash litigation
Tractor-trailer and other commercial vehicle drivers often possess years of experience and training. However, they could make mistakes or errors in judgment behind the wheel that put other people in harm’s way. In a state as large as California, an untold number of...
Positive drug tests after trucking accidents have increased
The rate of truck drivers posting positive on drug tests after an accident is increasing in California. This is also true for truck drivers in the rest of the U.S. It is true that the rate of positive drug tests has increased among workers in all fields. However, this...
Understanding distracted driving among truck drivers
Commercial truck drivers have a huge responsibility when they're on the road in California. Not only do they need to keep their truck in good condition, but they also need to focus on the road and avoid any distractions. Unfortunately, many truck drivers are usually...
Top Five Factors That Lead to Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents in California are a major risk for every driver, because trucks have so much mass and force when they crash. There are some key factors that are associated with most of the trucking accidents that occur on the road, and therefore are important for...
Teen truckers are taking to the streets
It is no secret that the shipping industry is having problems in the current economic climate. Many drivers are apprehensive regarding demands of the current administration and have reconsidered employment in the transportation industry. This particularly applies to...
What are hours of service?
Hours of service regulations help to keep everyone on the roads safer. They dictate time limits and schedule requirements for truck drivers to ensure they are not driving while tired or suffering from overworking. American Trucker explains that sometimes the Federal...
What are the dangers of drowsy driving?
Truckers and other commercial drivers often spend many hours on the road. If these drivers experience fatigue behind the wheel, they are at risk of drowsy driving behaviors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy driving causes major...