Have you ever been driving down the road behind a truck when an object falls off that truck and hits your vehicle? These incidents have become so frequent that trucking companies often put signs on the back of their vehicles saying they are not at fault for damages caused by debris from their trailer. But… read more
Semi-trucks and tractor trailers pose an interesting problem for the peoples of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. These large vehicles, often carrying several tons of cargo, are essential to our economies, yet on the road they can be particularly dangerous to other drivers. Add in the fact that our area is full of winding, steep roads… read more
A recent NBC News investigation discussed why semi-trucks should be required to use side underride guards. The investigation claims 200 people are killed in side underride crashes every year. These crashes occur when motorists slam into the sides of trucks and are forced underneath. Modern safety features like airbags may be unable to save lives… read more
Uber’s self-driving semi-truck recently made a 120-mile journey to its destination in Colorado Springs. Before you get too excited, a person was monitoring the situation from the back of the sleeping birth. If an emergency had occurred, it is possible this person could have intervened. Future semi-trucks may follow this model. Volvo is working on… read more
Commercial truck drivers have no room for error. The vehicles they operate weigh 80,000 pounds, and depending on where they are, travel 65 miles per hour. When mistakes are made, the results are catastrophic for everyone. Truck accidents kill an estimated 4,000 people every year. A recent investigation by CBS News claims that older drivers,… read more
Distracted truck drivers can endanger the safety of other motorists. However, distractions do not always involve mobile phones or devices. For example, truckers can become distracted by fidgeting with their radios or eating behind the wheel. Unfortunately, distracted commercial drivers frequently cause serious car accidents. We can use a recent truck accident that occurred in… read more
