Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles routinely make their way along the roads, highways and freeways of Mississippi. The extreme size and weight of these vehicles may present significant risks to others if and when an accident occurs with one of these big...
18-wheelers are an essential method of transporting goods across the country. While truckers provide a critical service, their vehicles can be dangerous for drivers who do not practice proper safety around them. Truckers cannot be solely responsible for keeping other...
Drowsy drivers on the road are as dangerous as drunk drivers. When these drivers are operating large, commercial vehicles, the level of damage they can cause skyrockets. Trucking accidents are among the most dangerous in the country. This is true for not just the...
Most people are probably familiar with the in-cab video from large trucks that play and replay on social media and other sources. TruckingInfo.com notes that although truck drivers have expressed an unwillingness to spend their workdays on video, the training and...
When a semi-truck experiences a tire blowout, the next few moments can cause massive harm and even loss of life. The truck may skid out of control and slam into one or multiple vehicles. Chunks of debris from the tires could fly off and hit nearby vehicles. There are...
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 700 people die in work zones on average per year. This is in part because of big vehicles like trucks and buses. Large trucks in particular make up a larger share of work zone accidents. Here is a look at...
Mississippi residents like you will end up sharing road space with all manners of drivers and all sizes of vehicles throughout your driving career. Unfortunately, the more vehicles you drive alongside, the more likely it is for you to run into issues with truck...
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest on the Mississippi highways. FindLaw confirms that commercial truck accidents tend to be worse than accidents involving passenger-vehicles. This is because of the size differences and the weight these trucks carry. Research...
All car accidents in Mississippi have the potential to be deadly. When trucks are involved, the risk of death and severe injury is significantly higher. The sheer size of a truck is enough reason for concern. The fact that many of these accidents involve sleepy...
Implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device rule is nearing the full compliance phase. The use of these devices, or ELDs, will be mandatory starting December 16, 2019. With few exceptions, the rule applies to...
