Almost everything that you buy at local retail shops comes off of the back of commercial vehicles. Truckers help keep the economy running by offering over-land transportation for everything from unprocessed milk to new vehicles fresh from the manufacturer. The demands...
Truck accidents
Exhaustion contributes to poor trucker performance and crashes
The American economy never sleeps, which means that truckers often don't get to sleep either. There is constant demand for goods and raw materials, and the commercial trucking industry provides a crucial service for the American economy. Land transportation helps keep...
Is there a federal rule about truck drivers texting at the wheel?
There's a lot of misinformation floating around about texting while driving. Some people think that rules about this dangerous driving habit only apply to teenagers. Others think there is a federal ban that applies to everyone on the road. For most drivers, the...
Common Causes Of Truck Accidents
Driving around large commercial vehicles always presents a risk. These trucks can weigh up to 26,000 pounds and can be hard to control. Getting into an accident with one can cause serious damage and severe injuries, especially for smaller automobiles. Being aware of...
Sharing the road safely with a big rig
Being surrounded on the highway with a lot of commercial vehicles and semitrucks is never fun. Right now, however, there are more big rigs on the road than normal as trucking companies work harder to meet consumer demands and keep supply lines open. That means it’s...
3 safety tips for sharing the road with big rigs
Semi-trucks, sometimes called big rigs, are a common sight along the highways of North Carolina. They’re crucial for transporting goods and merchandise and usually make long hauls to do so. But because of their size, they can be intimidating to share the road with. If...