What many people see when a semitruck drives by is a well-oiled machine, carrying thousands of commodities, driven by someone equipped for the job. What people don’t realize is that trucks are often poorly maintained and driven by someone unfit for the job. The mental...
Truck Accidents
3 ways delivery vehicles can increase everyone’s crash risks
Package delivery demands are higher than ever, with many households now making multiple online purchases every week. Both established delivery corporations and private businesses have had to scramble to develop faster and larger delivery fleets in recent years....
Intoxicated driving and large truck crashes
In a recent post, we examined some of the dangers of truck driver fatigue. Unfortunately, there are many other reasons why large truck wrecks happen in Dallas, and across Texas. Moreover, some may be linked to fatigue. For example, a driver who is extremely tired may...
Understanding the dangers of trucker fatigue
Large truck wrecks keep happening on roads across the U.S. for a host of reasons. Drunk driving and speeding are common causes, but some truck wrecks take place because a trucker is suffering from fatigue. Some people may not think that driver fatigue is very serious,...
How do waste collection accidents occur on the road?
For someone whose job duties involving collecting waste and recycled material, there are many hazards they may encounter on a daily basis. Driving a garbage truck can be incredibly dangerous and, sadly, these accidents can result in the loss of life or a long-term...