Truck drivers may spend many hours on the road, and the duration might contribute to fatigue. State and federal laws require truck drivers to take mandatory breaks to curb potential drowsy driver accidents. Other factors might contribute to fatigue, and a tired truck...
Common trucker violations that could risk safety in Georgia
Due to the nature of their vehicles, commercial truckers tend to be held to a higher standard of safety. If a Georgia trucker gets into an accident, it can cost thousands of dollars in commercial damage as well as damage to other cars and people. Most commercial truck...
Rain increases the risk of trucking accidents
There are more than 5,891,000 vehicle crashes every year and about 21% of those crashes are weather-related according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. 70% of weather-related crashes involve wet pavement and 46% happen during rainfall. Because...
Standard hours of service for truckers and common exceptions
An overwhelming majority of trucking accidents occur because of driver fatigue. In an attempt to reduce the number of oftentimes devastating trucking accidents that occur on U.S. roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration developed the Hours of Service...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes involve air brake failure
A reliable brake system is one of the most critical components of a commercial truck. When a truck’s air brake system fails, the repercussions often prove catastrophic. Air brake systems are prone to failing in at least two ways, and when brakes fail, truckers often...
Why are vehicle passengers injured more often in truck crashes?
As a motorist, you likely share the road with 18 wheelers and other large trucks every day. You may not give them much thought, other than noticing their large size, but these vehicles are often responsible for passenger deaths during crashes; the Insurance Institute...
Trucker fatigue and risks on the road
Records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the number of fatalities from large truck crashes in Georgia increased every year for three consecutive years between 2014 and 2017. In 2014, the state recorded 155 such deaths. That figure rose...
The trucking company may be liable when a tire blows out
Semi-trucks are a common sight on Georgia roadways. Whether you are driving along the E Bypass, Route 37 or I-75, chances are you give big trucks a wide berth. Unfortunately, when a tire blows out at highway speeds, extra space may not be enough to prevent a...
GDOT plans to tackle truck accidents in Georgia
Truck accidents remain a problem in Georgia as more 18-wheelers now make their way through the state to nearby ports. Not only do these accidents often lead to loss of lives and destruction of property, but they can also shut down a whole portion of the highway. Even...
Savannah man killed in Liberty County truck accident
Even though the large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that people see traveling on Moultrie's roads can be intimidating, most drivers feel comfortable traveling alongside them due to the assumption that their drivers are highly skilled. While that is typically true,...
