Trucking Accidents

It’s unlikely you can stay away from trucks entirely when driving, but route choice can help. Truckers prefer multi-lane highways and streets that connect easily to the places they need to deliver. By taking a route that is less direct or narrower you may be able to...

There are many potential risks when driving around large trucks, but safe truck drivers generally know how to reduce these risks. They keep proper following distances, they drive under the speed limit and things of this nature. However, there are some things that...

Many people across Georgia make their living as professional drivers. Large trucks and commercial vehicles provide vital goods and services to people both within the state and across the country. Generally, other than the occasional delay, truckers manage to reach...

The larger a vehicle is, the more exaggerated its blind spots will be. Blind spots are basically areas around the vehicle that are obscured from the driver's sight. If another road user enters these spots, then the risk of a collision is increased significantly. ...

When you look at the back of most 18-wheelers, you will see a sign warning you that the truck makes very wide turns. This is an effort to prevent accidents, as most people have no experience driving a truck and may underestimate just how wide that turn has to be. This...

For most drivers, the proper following distance is defined by the three-second rule. No matter how fast you're driving, as long as there are three seconds between your car and the car ahead of you, that is generally considered enough space for you to stop in time....

Accidents involving trucks can get quite disastrous. Given that a fully loaded truck may weigh several times a regular car, occupants of smaller vehicles bear the brunt of trucking accidents. Recent statistics paint a grim reality of accidents involving trucks. ...

If it seems like there are semis on the road everywhere you go, that's not an illusion. The trucking industry is huge in this nation, and it's constantly growing. Unfortunately, many novice truckers are out there -- and so are truckers that are too tired to be behind...

The trucking industry is massive in America. These large, heavy vehicles appear on all major roadways, including those near Hinesville, Georgia. Tractor-trailers provide a valuable service to residents by bringing in goods like food and other supplies. However, they...

Truck drivers sometimes contribute to the crashes in which they’re involved. They might make bad decisions at the wheel or even pick up their phone to text someone when they should focus on traffic. However, not all crashes involving big vehicles are the fault of the...