Drowsy driving is a serious issue in the trucking industry, and is the reason behind many devastating truck accidents that have occurred in recent years. In an effort to address this problem and prevent future truck accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to conduct a study on how truck drivers’ schedules impact » Read More

As the holiday season quickly approaches, roads tend to get busier and more congested, thanks to the spike in retail shopping and the number of people who travel this time of year. In fact, according to the Bureau of Travel Statistics, over 90 percent of holiday travelers travel by car to get to their destination. » Read More

There is no question that truck accidents are some of the most devastating traffic collisions that occur on roads and highways across the country. Because of the massive size and weight of large commercial trucks, it is almost always the occupants of the passenger vehicles that suffer the most devastating injuries. According to recent data » Read More

If you have ever watched a large commercial truck try to navigate a right-hand turn, a left-hand turn, or a U-turn, you know that it has a very wide turning radius due to the massive size and length of the truck. Because of the amount of space needed for the truck to make the turn, » Read More

Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) collects data on the number of people killed in traffic accidents ranging from car accidents to motorcycle accidents to truck accidents. The annual report compiled for 2017 indicated a rise in fatal truck accidents, which was in contrast to almost every other trend. Officials from the » Read More

In September, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that drivers with a stable insulin regimen, or properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM), are now permitted to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. This gives individuals with diabetes the opportunity to earn a decent living driving a truck, while » Read More

In response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) request for public feedback on four provisions of the Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations, a global technology provider, EROAD, conducted research that offers valuable and relevant input to the FMCSA. The research reflects the opinions of its customer base, and will help the FMCSA make the best » Read More

Most vehicles have a blind spot where the driver’s eyes, and the vehicle’s mirrors, cannot see a potential hazard, like a car or motorcycle, passing from behind. However, commercial tractor-trailers have particularly large blind spots, due to the sheer size of the vehicle. When sharing the road with these massive trucks, it is important to » Read More

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in an effort to prevent serious truck accidents caused by driver fatigue. By limiting the amount of consecutive days and hours that a driver is on duty, the hope is that truck drivers avoid drowsy driving. It is important that they » Read More

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was a 5.4 percent increase in fatal truck accidents from 2015 to 2016. Despite the latest advances in safety technology, these devastating accidents continue to claim the lives of thousands of motorists. There are numerous things that motorists, truck drivers, and the trucking industry can » Read More