Can Driverless Trucks Reduce Wrecks & Improve Safety in the Permian Basin?
Yes — that’s the answer a couple of companies are now banking on after the first successful run of driverless trucks transporting frac sand across the West Permian Basin. At…
Federal Study on Truck Safety Focuses on Potential Risks & Costs of Trucker ‘Detention Time’
Regulators Want to Know How Waiting at Shipping & Receiving Docks Affects 18-Wheeler Safety A new federal trucking study will soon get underway, focusing on how detection times for truckers…
Teen Truckers Are 6x More Likely to Be in Fatal Wrecks
As the Age of Truckers Decreases, Crash Risks Spike, Data Shows Teen truck drivers are operating more and more 18-wheelers these days, especially with a new federal program piloting interstate…
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Houston Citywide Plan Could Limit Heavy Truck Routes in 2024
The New Houston Truck Route Could Be in Effect by Summer 2024 Houston’s notoriety for traffic, risky roads, and deadly truck accidents could start to fade in 2024, especially if…
Texas Leads ‘Deadliest Dozen’ for Most Fatal 18-Wheeler Accidents in the U.S.
Discover Why Texas Tops Per Capita & Overall Rankings for Most Deadly Truck Wrecks Fatal truck wrecks have skyrocketed recently, and most deaths from these 18-wheeler accidents occur in Texas. That’s…
6 Cargo Loading & Unloading Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Two people were left severely injured while one was found dead at the scene after a crash involving two vehicles in Smith County, Texas.
Can Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Cover Pedestrians?
Yes, pedestrians hurt in crashes can be covered by uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance. They aren’t covered in every situation, however, and there can be several situations, along with pedestrian accidents,…
New Federal Program Testing Interstate Trucking for Drivers18-to-20-Years-Old
Two people were left severely injured while one was found dead at the scene after a crash involving two vehicles in Smith County, Texas.
National Trucker Shortage Affects Motor Carriers & Road Users
The ongoing trucker shortage has several impacts on the trucking industry, road safety & more. Here’s a look at what’s causing the shortage & how some propose to solve the problem.
How Much Are Truck Accident Settlements: 5 Factors to Consider
Compensation for the victims of truck accidents varies, depending on: The extent of the property damage The severity of the injuries The nature of the negligence that caused the wreck…