Though we were taught to drive cautiously and defensively while on the road, many driving school lessons failed to cover safety procedures and best practices when it comes to driving near large trucks.
West Texas Tractor-Trailer Crash
With drilling in the Permian Basin at record levels, companies utilize tractor-trailer drivers to transport equipment and supplies to and from drilling sites in and around West Texas. As a result, this region is seeing more truck and 18-wheeler crashes than ever before.
Self-Driving Trucks Will Soon Hit Texas Roads
Self-driving vehicles have been in the works for several years. While some vehicles now offer autopilot functionality, the feature has yet to be rolled out across all car manufacturers. As self-driving large trucks and 18-wheelers slowly begin to roll out in Texas and New Mexico, how these new autonomous vehicles will affect drivers across the…
Texas Has Highest Number of Fatal Trucking Crashes
Trucking plays a major role in the economies of both Texas and the United States. Many trucks in America are responsible for freight movement over land and are major tools used in manufacturing transportation and in warehousing. Though the transportation industry is vital for many different business practices, accidents involving large trucks happen more often…
Trucker Gets Prison Time For Watching Football While Driving
Across the United States, we’ve seen the devastation just one act of distracted driving can cause in a variety of scenarios, ranging from putting makeup on in the car, to eating while driving, to, of course, the prevalent act of texting and driving. While these are frightening behaviors drivers know should be stopped immediately, would…
The Dangers of Overloaded Trucks
Large trucks are crucial to our economy and the transportation industry. Nearly all products are shipped on large trucks for part of their journey from the manufacturer to the consumer. While large trucks are crucial and helpful, they also pose serious risks to other motorists, particularly if a truck is overloaded.
How Does Poor Training Lead to Truck Accidents?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires truck drivers to complete special training in order to receive a commercial driver’s license or CDL. This training aims to reduce the number and severity of truck accidents by instructing commercial drivers in proper driving techniques and safety measures. While most drivers are properly trained, as with any…
Truck Tire Blowout Accidents in Texas
If you spend a significant amount of time driving around Texas highways, it’s almost a given that you have seen numerous signs of big truck tire blowout accidents. In most cases, you’ll see large pieces of black rubber on or alongside the road and they can sometimes be positioned in the road in a way that creates a danger for other vehicles on the road.