Truck drivers across Pennsylvania and the nation assume a certain degree of responsibility. Part of this responsibility involves staying sober and exercising solid judgment while out on the road. To help combat drug and alcohol abuse in commercial trucking, the...
As a Pennsylvania driver, you likely share the road with large trucks, such as 18 wheelers, as you travel roads and freeways. These trucks present certain dangers as they typically weigh several tons, brake slowly and are not as maneuverable as smaller vehicles when...
Every vehicle has its blind spots -- the areas that block the driver's vision no matter how much they crane their necks. Your rearview and side mirrors help you spot if there is another vehicle in one of your blind spots before you turn or change lanes. It is the same...
Driving a big rig for hours at a time can impact your alertness if you are not careful. Knowing the warning signs that you need to rest can protect you from danger. Equally as important is knowing strategies to help you maintain energy when driving long hours....
Commercial truck drivers spend long hours on the road and are constantly tempted by the lure of multitasking. Whether it is making a call, personal grooming or eating behind the wheel, drivers who allow themselves to be distracted can become a hazard on the road. A...
Even a relatively minor motor vehicle accident can be deeply disturbing. A second, more serious accident shortly following the first one is almost unthinkable. Nevertheless, the unthinkable occurred recently near Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, under wet road conditions....
Many people don’t realize how dangerous drowsy or fatigued driving is. While alcohol-impaired driving is (appropriately) recognized and vilified as irresponsible and highly risky, too few understand that lack of sleep can lead to nearly the same level of impairment as...
Driving around commercial vehicles, like trucks, can be dangerous. For this reason, understanding how to best maneuver around these big behemoths is important for your safety. All vehicles have blind spots. However, commercial vehicles have exceptionally large blind...
Ours is a society on the go. From the convenience of online ordering to the necessity of grabbing food at a drive thru window, individuals are accustomed to the combination of multitasking and instant gratification. Truck drivers, unfortunately, are just as...
Some truck accidents occur because of factors that the driver could not have easily prevented. For example, as GTG Technology Group points out, bad weather can cause a truck accident. Truck drivers may not be able to stop in time when they drive through ice, snow and...
