Trucking Accidents

It only takes half a second to make the kind of mistake that causes a motor vehicle collision. Drivers need to pay attention at all times and constantly prioritize safety and situational awareness if they don't want to be at fault for a crash. According to collision...

Truckers must ensure the loads they transport are secured properly. This is especially important for those who have cargo on flat or open trailers. Even when another party handles the loading of the trailer, the trucker should verify that it was done properly. There...

One of the most devastating accidents you can be involved in is if your vehicle gets rear-ended by a semitruck. This often happens to people who are stuck in a traffic jam, sitting at a light or trying to maneuver their way through a work zone. The problem with these...

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. ...