Accidents that involve trucks tend to be among the most severe because of how big and heavy these types of vehicles are. And of all the reasons why a semi may cause an accident, one of the most common is when its cargo has been loaded improperly, which is something...
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Facts about improper truck loading and accidents in California
Truck accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most common is improperly loading the truck. As a truck driver, it's important to understand what constitutes improper loading and how to avoid the accidents that can result from it. What is...
What are semi-truck “black boxes” and why are they important?
If you experience a crash with a semi-truck, you will want to gather as much information about the event as possible to receive fair compensation for the damages. That will likely mean looking at the truck's "black box." Here are the basics of these black boxes and...
Five common reasons responsible for truck accidents
Trucking accidents involving private motorists are common in the California Bay Area as well as in the rest of the United States. While circumstances always differ, the causes often remain the same. Consider these top reasons you may have been injured in a truck...
Semi-truck accidents linked to improper cargo loading
Improperly loaded cargo on semi-trucks is risky, so drivers must follow strict protocols. They can be held liable through personal injury lawsuits for any accident that occurs due to a problem with the cargo. Improperly loading a semi-truck could easily contribute to...
Older trucks could have an impact on safety
Tractor-trailer rigs are very expensive haulers that are a major investment for all shipping companies or owner-operators. The cost of purchasing and maintaining tractors is a primary reason that many companies actually prefer to contract with owner-operators as...
How can truckers’ sleep apnea contribute to accidents?
We depend on the drivers who operate large commercial vehicles to be alert and attentive behind the wheel. Unfortunately, a driver’s health can significantly undermine their ability to safely operate a vehicle. One surprisingly common condition that can have a...
Speeding for truckers can cause real problems
Residents and businesses in the Hayward area as well as other parts of California may want to learn more about why there is abundant danger when a trucker speeds. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s safety events happened, and speeding was one of the topics....
Speeding remains a problem in the trucking industry
The most dangerous of all situations on the highway is being caught in congested traffic running at or above the designated speed limit. And it is even more dangerous when semi-tractor-trailer rigs are intermingled among the vehicles. Traffic density is not...
Safe driving tips for sharing the road with truck drivers
It's easy to get involved in a collision with a truck driver because of the size of the vehicle and a lack of visibility. It's important to learn how to share the road with truck drivers to protect yourself and other motorists and to avoid car accidents in California....