Speeding Truckers Are More Likely to Engage in Other Dangerous Driving Behaviors

Uber’s self-driving trucks are hitting the highways but they are steering clear of city streets, leaving the in-town traffic for human drivers. Arizona highways are a testing ground for Uber’s autonomous technology and while regulations prevent the autonomous trucks from crossing state lines, self-driving big rigs are hauling loads across the state. Self-Driving Trucks on […]

Recent fatal crashes involving self-driving vehicles in California and Arizona have put a spotlight on the safety of autonomous technology and human injuries. Are Self-Driving Cars Really Self-Driving? Although autonomous technology allows self-driving cars to operate on their own, a human driver is needed behind the wheel to override self-driving features if something goes wrong. […]

According to a new state law that took effect January 1, 2018, trucks that operate solely in Illinois will now only be required to undergo one yearly state safety inspection instead of two, and although annual safety inspections will be reduced, safety officials do not expect an impact on trucking safety. The new state inspection […]

Mandated electronic logging devices that record daily driving time for truckers are expected to reduce accidents and injuries by preventing truck driver fatigue on the road. Federal Safety Regulations To reduce driver fatigue and trucking accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated that all commercial trucking companies install electronic logging devices in […]

Aging commercial truck drivers face medical conditions that create safety hazards for themselves and other drivers. The physical and mental exhaustion associated with trucking can negatively impact many age-related conditions. Age-Related Medical Conditions that Impact Safety Driving a large commercial truck requires long hours and often heavy lifting for loading and unloading. The job can […]

A recent trend of trucking regulations reversals has raised caused alarm among safety advocates. The rollbacks, which began at the first part of the year, successfully blocked safety regulations passed by the previous administration. The rules would have increased regulations for truckers’ breaks to help reduce fatigued driving. These rules were in addition to current […]

Operation Airbrake removed approximately 1,146 unsafe commercial trucks from the highways of the United States and Canada in an unannounced safety blitz on May 3, 2017. Inspectors certified by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted checks on more than 9,500 big trucks and buses. According to the CVSA, approximately 12 percent of the commercial […]

Electric vehicles can pose dangers of fire and electric shock in motor vehicle accidents due to high voltage electricity. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends that all persons involved in electric vehicle accidents follow safety tips to prevent serious injuries often seen by a Chicago accident lawyer in electric vehicle crashes. (Article continues below Infographic) Are […]

Driving distractions endanger the lives of drivers, passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. By educating the American public about the danger that distracted driving imposes and the impact it has throughout the nation, it is hoped that a significant number of severe injuries and deaths can be prevented.