My father was pulling off the interstate and crashed into a semi-truck parked on the shoulder. What should I do? There have been some headlines lately about cars running into semi-trucks parked on the side of roadways. These types of accidents are often the result of...
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Truck Accidents
What’s the Safest Way to Pass a Truck on the Freeway?
Do you ever get nervous and grip that steering wheel just a little tighter, if you drive past a large truck on the freeway? Well, your worry may be warranted because more than 250,000 crashes occur each year between passenger cars and large trucks. Large...
Could These Wristbands (And Similar Technology) Make Truckers And Drivers Safer?
In 29 states, trucking topped the list of the most common jobs in 2014. While popular, the job exposes truckers to risks like congestion, poor weather conditions and other health challenges. New technology may address these risks and improve the safety of everyone on...
The Future of Truck Safety: 4 Exciting Technologies That Could Substantially Reduce Injuries by 2025
From self-driving operation to 360-degree surround detection systems, modern vehicles are increasingly adopting technological solutions to safety issues on the road. But what about larger vehicles also sharing our freeways, like trucks and buses? According to a recent...