Taking safety precautions around all drivers is important. And changing up some habits can protect you from worst-case scenario when there are large trucks present. If you’re already a cautious driver, you might think that there isn’t much else you can do to adjust or...
How do drowsy truckers put other drivers at risk?
Kentucky drivers like you may hit the road without getting quite enough sleep sometimes. You may think this is no big deal. After all, everyone drives a little tired every now and then, right? In reality, drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous types of...
Living with a spinal cord injury after a truck accident
Collisions involving tractor-trailers and other vehicles often result in serious injuries for the drivers and passengers of the smaller vehicles. One such injury, spinal cord injuries may have life-changing implications for those who suffer them, as well as their...
The dangers of truck underride crashes
As each driver in Covington can attest, every car accident is an unfortunate thing, but some are more gruesome than others. When a passenger car collides with a semitruck and trailer, the scene can be particularly tragic. One of the most devastating kinds of traffic...
Faulty maintenance contributes to 1 in 10 big truck crashes
A broad range of factors can influence someone's risk for a crash while driving. Inadequate or improper maintenance on a vehicle is one of those factors, as poorly maintained vehicles may not respond appropriately to a driver's attempt to maneuver in an emergency....
What causes commercial drivers to get distracted on the road?
Distractions are a major problem for many drivers, and truckers are no exception. They fall prey to many of the ordinary distractions regular drivers face -- plus a few more. What are some of the most common distractions commercial drivers encounter? They include:...
Ways trucking companies could help keep other drivers safer
If you look up trucking companies online, you will find that many of them have slogans and marketing campaigns that attempt to convince other people that safety is their number one priority. However, these same companies will also turn around and offer their workers...
Fatigued truckers can cause catastrophic wrecks
Truckers drive long hours with very heavy loads. When they aren’t in the best mental and physical shape, they might make decisions that put themselves and others in harm’s way. It is imperative that these professional drivers get enough sleep before they head out for...
Distraction is especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers
Most people on the road are amateurs, driving their own personal, passenger vehicle to get to work or take their children to school. However, there are also professionals out on the road who drive as part of their daily workout obligations. While you might expect that...
Underride guards could reduce fatalities in truck accidents
New trucking regulations could potentially improve safety on Kentucky roads, yet significant hurdles stand in the way of implementation. Trucking accidents pose a significant risk of severe injuries and death to pedestrians and occupants of smaller vehicles. Data...
