The public tends to believe that any accident involving an 18-wheeler is the fault of the truck driver. People here in New York and elsewhere look into truck drivers' logs and attempt to disparage their character by claiming that they were fatigued, distracted or...
Truckers often get a bad rap, especially when they are involved in accidents with much smaller vehicles. Often, however, the drivers of smaller vehicles simply become impatient sharing the road with trucks that are large, heavy and noisy. It is not unheard of for a...
Truckers provide an invaluable service by transporting raw materials and goods across the country. Nevertheless, the operation of these commercial vehicles is not without risks, and engineers look for innovative ways to ensure the safety of drivers and...
By its very nature, the trucking industry is fraught with opportunities for disaster. Be it due to an inexperienced driver of a breakdown in the mechanics of the tractor or the trailer, any incident involving a commercial vehicle and a third party can result in a...
When a trucker engages in questionable judgments, the end result may be others suffering the consequences. After a fatal accident, family members often pursue truck accident litigation in an effort to hold others responsible. These serious accidents occur in New York...
Those who operate tractor-trailers for a living are aware of the dangers that are inherent to their work. As a result, they strive to be diligent about performing their duties in such a manner that they do not give their truck insurance company reasons to raise their...
It was reported that the trucking industry has avoided legislation that would require a safety feature on trailers. However, a trucking industry spokesman stated that accident prevention should be the area on which to focus. Fewer accidents, in turn, could lead to a...
Trucker driver fatigue has become a concern in recent years as companies rush to provide their customers with their products. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to drivers attempting to make their deadlines by skimping on sleep, which in turn, can lead to personal...
Many New York residents take medications for both chronic and acute ailments. Truck drivers are no exception, but unlike people who work in other industries, truckers need to be particularly careful with how their medications affect them because they need to remain...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all truck drivers here in New York and elsewhere to maintain a log of their activities. Keeping a log book might seem like an intrusion and an inconvenience, but it can be a trucker's best tool after an...