Over-the-road truckers in Maryland are often under the pressure of tight deadlines and pay-per-miles driven. As a result, they may push themselves too far, and continue to drive when they can barely keep their eyes open. Yet, these deadlines and … [Read more...] about Sleep apnea may cause a serious truck accident
Stopping distance can be a key factor in a tractor-trailer crash
It doesn't take a genius to recognize that semi-trucks are larger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. A fully-loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds compared to the 4,000 pounds that a passenger vehicle may weigh. When these massive … [Read more...] about Stopping distance can be a key factor in a tractor-trailer crash
Maryland truck accident could have been much worse
Our daily commutes can seem routine, mundane, and downright boring. Regardless of how robotic the drive may seem, though, we all need to take steps to ensure we are operating our vehicles in the safest fashion possible. Although most of us do this … [Read more...] about Maryland truck accident could have been much worse
Thousands die because of drowsy driving every year
Everyone knows what it is like to be tired but still have to try to function during the day. Mondays in the office are often hard after a long weekend. A day at work is tough when kids have been up all night. The stress of day-to-day living can make … [Read more...] about Thousands die because of drowsy driving every year
New rules make safer roads, more strain on trucking industry
The trucking industry throughout the nation is approaching the deadline for complying with a divisive safety measure. According to regulations recently passed at the federal level, the entire trucking has roughly 18 more months to implement … [Read more...] about New rules make safer roads, more strain on trucking industry