Truck accidents can cause serious injuries, damage, and even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) CRSS and fatality analysis, trucks accounted for over 6% of all fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S., even though they only make up 4% of all registered vehicles. Many of these accidents occur because truck drivers break the rules of the … [Read more...]
Violating Hours of Service Rules: The No-No for Truck Drivers
The saying "time is money" is especially true for truck drivers, who are responsible for delivering goods and products across long distances. However, this need to keep up with schedules can sometimes lead to the dangerous practice of violating hours of service rules. Truck accidents caused by exhausted or overworked drivers have become a rising concern in the transportation … [Read more...]
