Category: Trucking Accidents

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is worried – and for good reason: the number of fatal work zone crashes involving large trucks (as well as the number of large-truck-related fatalities in general) is on the rise. Automobile accidents are already the leading cause of death on the job as well as among certain[…]

With more people shopping online and taking advantage of free shipping, there are more trucks on the road than ever before. While the overall number of deaths from traffic accidents is down, fatalities from truck accidents hit a new high in 2017. Truck accidents can be catastrophic – a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up[…]

Manufacturers are constantly inventing and refining car and truck safety technology. Speed limiters are just one example.  They prevent a vehicle from traveling faster than a set speed. The technology has been standard equipment in many commercial trucks since the 1990s. Yet most truckers never use the speed limiter and there is no federal requirement[…]

Pennsylvania drivers will face dangerous snow and ice conditions on the roadways this winter. Many drivers fail to recognize hazardous driving conditions start when a driver fails to properly remove ice and snow from their vehicles prior to operation, this is considered driver negligence. Driving with an obstructed view or having ice or snow unexpectedly[…]

Insufficient parking for commercial trucks can become more than a mere nuisance for drowsy truck drivers. When a drowsy truck driver is unable to find a safe place to park and rest, serious tractor trailer accidents leading to catastrophic injuries can occur. Lack of Parking for Truck Drivers Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal[…]