Over the past several years, there has been an increase each year in the number of fatal truck accidents that occur. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the most critical reasons for this increase is due to rising...
Truck Crashes: More Stopping Distance Needed to Avoid Disaster
In order to operate a semi-truck or tractor-trailer, the driver must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). This is because driving these vehicles are much more difficult than operating a passenger vehicle. Turning, maneuvering, parking, and...
Safety Tips for Driving Around Commercial Trucks
One of the most intimidating things for many drivers is when they find themselves traveling alongside a tractor-trailer or other type of large commercial trucks. The massive weight and size of these vehicles can be downright frightening,...
NTSB’s Most Wanted List to Reduce Truck Accidents
Every year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its Most Wanted List. This list details the agency’s top priorities when it comes to reducing accidents, increasing awareness, and addressing changes needed in legislation to...