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...
Truck Accidents
Smart tech for drowsy truckers
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...
Video systems may lower the risk of large truck crashes
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...
What causes tires to blow out?
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...
What challenges do trucks face in work zones?
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...
Are fatigued truck drivers a danger to you?
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...
Self-driving commercial trucks are on the horizon
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...
Truck drivers fight to keep insurance payouts to victims low
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...
FMCSA targets trucking accidents with technology
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...
Technology could help to reduce truck accidents
In 2014, truck accidents surged to an all-time high all across the country. Mississippi was no exception. In fact, CNN estimates that there is a fatal truck accident 11 times each day. Death tolls from these accidents add up to almost 4,000 every year. Motor vehicle...