While beautiful to behold, wintertime is more than magical whimsy and brings with it the cold reality of increased danger on the roads. Along with the changing of the seasons comes hazardous weather that primes travel routes for potentially catastrophic accidents. It’s essential to be prepared as cooler weather approaches, particularly for the first frost…
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Tesla’s Electric Semi-Truck Is On Its Way
The trucking industry is one of America’s oldest professions, and changes within the industry have been relatively trivial—until now. In a matter of days, Tesla will unveil its long awaited self-driving semi-truck. Could this mark a significant leap in the history of the transportation industry? Tesla’s Truck to Debut After Delays We’ve been hearing about…
Read More »Mandate for Electronic Logging Devices Delayed
Semi-truck drivers have faced a barrage of recent changes as the industry has been under scrutiny. A once traditional, all-American job appears to be in the process of an image change with an upgrade to 21st century technology. Until recently, truck drivers were expected to start tracking their working hours electronically instead of keeping paper…
Read More »Hair Follicle Testing to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
While drug and alcohol abuse among truck drivers has been a pressing concern in the industry for years, the latest substance abuse among truckers has taken the front seat; opioid use. There has long been a problem with painkillers and other types of opioids in the United States. According to CNBC, approximately 80 percent of the…
Read More »The 6 Biggest Truck Accident Settlements in the United States
You only have one chance to bring an injury lawsuit and receive compensation — it’s important that you pursue the largest truck accident settlement possible to cover both past and future costs. The settlements negotiated in commercial truck accident cases can provide multi-million dollar results for injured individuals and their families. This is due to…
Read More »Coping with a Serious Neck or Back Injury after a Truck Accident
Most accidents happen quickly and without much warning. While inclement weather and poor road conditions are common causes of crashes, more often driver negligence leads to wrecks. When an inattentive driver is operating a large truck, bus or commercial vehicle, the consequences of the truck accident can be devastating. Back and Neck Injuries in Truck…
Read More »New Funding Approved For Research Into Truck Accidents
As one of America’s most long-lived professions, trucking is a proven backbone to interstate commerce. And in today’s fast-paced lifestyle, truck drivers are needed as much as ever to quell the need for instant gratification. But with the hustle of speedy deliveries comes a problem: trucking accidents. When a 40-ton vehicle like a semi-truck is…
Read More »When to See a Doctor After a Truck Accident
Do You Need To See A Doctor After Your Accident? Many times, truck accident injuries are painfully obvious, but they can also be temporarily masked by the rush of emotions and adrenaline following a truck accident. In such situations, you might not realize you need medical treatment. However, knowing when to see a doctor after…
Read More »The Most Dangerous Highways in the U.S.
More than 30,000 people are killed in road crashes across the United States annually, says a study by the Association for Safe International Road Travel. Dangerous highways can certainly contribute to this number, though this is especially true when a large truck or commercial vehicle is involved. GeoTab also recently conducted an experiment to determine…
Read More »Tesla Semi Truck Challenges
Tesla Inc. may have new plans to develop an electric semi-tractor, which could revolutionize the trucking industry in years to come. But what do commercial transportation companies think about the announcement of the Tesla Semi launch? Not Ready for the Long Haul At first glance, the idea of bringing an electronic big rig to long-distance…
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