The holiday shopping season is in full swing. That means drivers need to be extra careful out there on the roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there’s a spike in trucking accidents every year around the holiday season. It...
Trucking Accidents
Trucker substance abuse violations on the rise
When drivers of any vehicle abuse drugs or alcohol, it has the potential to affect everything from judgment and coordination to reaction time. When drivers of large trucks abuse drugs or alcohol, the dangers become even more apparent, as these large, heavy vehicles...
How can distractions lead to serious injuries on the road?
Whether you are driving along a busy highway or a back road, you may notice cars or other vehicles around you with distracted drivers. Learning about how distractions can cause accidents can help you know what to do if you are in a crash. Trying to multitask According...
Congress Reexamining Insurance Minimums for the Trucking Industry
In 1980, Congress enacted regulation that the trucks have $750,000 in insurance. And it has been that amount for thirty-five years, although in real terms that $750,000 is worth $4 million in today’s dollars. On February 26, 2015, comments will close on a crucial...
Serious Questions Raised About Median Barrier in Orland High School Student Tragedy
A Federal Express truck driver for unknown reasons crossed a grassy highway median on I5 near Orland and slammed into a bus carrying more than 40 high school students on their way to visit Humboldt State University. The accident occurred on I5, north of Route 32 in...