If you have ever been away for the weekend with a group of friends, someone likely fell asleep on the way back. The monotony of the scenery and the vehicle's motion can make staying awake hard if you lack sleep. However, this is precisely the situation many truck...
Truck Accidents
Fatal semitruck crashes are on the rise
The number of fatal semitruck crashes has increased by 5.7% from 2016 through 2018. Because of this increase, the federal government is looking into what’s causing these fatal crashes. The goal is to reduce the number of crashes that occur with these large vehicles. ...
Is caffeine killing people on the road?
Have you ever had one cup of coffee or soda too many? Did it leave you feeling jittery, distracted and irritable? Do you start to make foolish mistakes? Since we’re a nation of sleep-deprived people, it's a common problem that almost every adult American has...
A mistake in the loading dock could lead to a truck rollover
When assigning fault for a major vehicle collision, it is a common practice for people to immediately presume that one of the drivers involved must have the ultimate responsibility. In the vast majority of collisions, driver mistakes are indeed the primary...
Truck drivers often violate these rules of the road
If you've spent any amount of time driving in close proximity to commercial trucks, especially on the highway, you know that many truckers neglect to follow the rules of the road. Instead, the only thing on their mind is reaching their destination as quickly as...
Here’s why truck accidents remain a major concern
As someone who spends any amount of time on the roads in or around Milwaukee, you know there are large commercial trucks everywhere. While they're most commonly spotted on the area's highways, don't be surprised if you come across these vehicles in a city setting....
Here’s why truck accidents remain a major concern
As someone who spends any amount of time on the roads in or around Milwaukee, you know there are large commercial trucks everywhere. While they're most commonly spotted on the area's highways, don't be surprised if you come across these vehicles in a city setting.Even...
Why do truck drivers become distracted?
When driving in close proximity to commercial trucks, it's good practice to assume that the driver is not paying attention to the road. This will help keep you on your toes, which reduces the risk of an accident. While it's farfetched to assume that every trucker is...
Why do truck drivers become distracted?
When driving in close proximity to commercial trucks, it's good practice to assume that the driver is not paying attention to the road. This will help keep you on your toes, which reduces the risk of an accident.While it's farfetched to assume that every trucker is...
Are some more likely to drive drowsy than others?
Drowsy driving remains a serious, yet somewhat unknown, problem throughout the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths and injuries every year. No matter who...