Can truckers avoid driving distractions?
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 tractor-trailer driver who drifts into an oncoming lane or […]
Tow truck passenger trapped in collision with tractor-trailer
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. First, a passenger vehicle crashed into concrete barriers after spinning out on PA 581 Eastbound. That crash resulted […]
The dangerous link between a sleep disorder and truck accidents
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 drunk. Unfortunately, drowsy driving is a problem in the United States, and it […]
How can I drive safely around commercial vehicles?
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 spots. Understanding where these blind spots are and how big they are can help you drive safely […]
Eating on the job: Truck drivers distracted behind the wheel
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 susceptible to these temptations as regular commuters on our Pennsylvania highways. Truck drivers are […]
Factors behind truck crashes
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 rain. There may be times when they can stay […]
How can I avoid accidents with semi trucks?
One of the most dangerous things Americans do on a daily basis is get inside of a car. Having an accident with another passenger vehicle can be catastrophic enough, but there are also bigger vehicles on the road to be aware of. Getting into an accident with a semi truck can be potentially deadly for […]
Fiery truck accident shuts down Pa. interstate for 12 hours
Authorities continue to investigate a two-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania. Both vehicles became engulfed in flames after fuel from the tractor-trailer leaked onto the highway and caught fire. Law enforcement shut down the interstate for vehicle removal and HAZMAT cleanup. It was over 12 […]
3 hurt in Pennsylvania tanker truck crash
Tanker trucks have a high center of gravity, making them difficult to drive. Because the liquefied loads that they carry are often flammable, an accident involving a tanker truck can be catastrophic. Law enforcement and firefighters shut down Interstate 95 in both directions after a tanker truck crashed and caught fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The accident […]
Could self-driving trucks reduce accidents?
Autonomous vehicles are set to make an impact on the way that Americans handle the roadways. How long before New Jersey sees self-driving trucks in addition to the autonomous vehicle technology? Self-driving trucks are already on the way. While there is a long way to go, the technology is in current development. Already, a modified […]