New reports show that between 2009 and 2019, fatal accidents involving commercial trucks increased by 48%. Roughly 5,000 people lost their lives in deadly truck crashes in 2020, which is the equivalent of 14...
The Very Real Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue and its Role in Virginia Trucking Accidents
Truck driver fatigue is a significant concern in the transportation industry. Fatigue among truck drivers can have severe consequences, leading to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Truck drivers often face demanding schedules, long hours...
What is the Leading Cause of Preventable Virginia Truck Accidents?
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Even under ideal driving conditions, the combined weight of the tractor, trailer, and payload is going to take more time to come to a stop than a...
What Are the Leading Causes of Virginia Food Truck Accidents?
Food trucks are fun. They are a good way to grab a delicious lunch, try some new food in a relaxing, outdoor setting, or even cater a work event. In more recent years, food trucks have become a hugely popular...
What Causes Most Virginia Construction Truck Accidents?
Not all Virginia truck accidents involve massive tractor-trailers. Many different types of construction trucks are used on interstates, highways, and roadways across the state anytime expansion or repairs are...
Avoiding Rollover Truck Accidents
When you are driving along and suddenly find yourself stuck traveling along with a large tractor-trailer, it can be quite intimidating, if not a little frightening. It is difficult for a driver in a passenger vehicle to see around the truck or in...
Why Are Virginia Commercial Trucking Accidents on the Rise?
Current reports from commercial insurance companies such as CRC Group and from the American Trucking Associations, Inc. show that...
Safety Tips for Virginia Truck Drivers
Operating a commercial truck is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country according to the United States Department of Labor. Truck...
Common Causes of North Carolina Truck Accidents
Drowsy driving and falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cell phone use is on the rise among truck drivers, according to customer data from video telematics provider Lytx. The San Diego-based company’s data also...
Brake Failure and Virginia Truck Accidents
According to national statistics, mechanical failure is one of the leading causes of commercial truck accidents in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cites brake failure as one of the most common types of...
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