The person driving the truck next to you on the freeway may be as young as 18. This is due to a new law that President Biden signed, which allows drivers under the age of 21 to start working as interstate drivers. Younger truckers are now on the roads The move to...
What can you do to avoid a truck crash?
If you have seen a beginner skater lose control on the ice rink, you will have an idea of how a tractor-trailer unit losing control on snow or ice might look. Yet, instead of legs and arms going everywhere, you have heavy trailers filled with goods flying in all...
Crashes involving trucks on the rise in Connecticut
According to an update of the Large Truck and Bus Crashes report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there has been an increase in the total number of serious accidents involving large trucks. If you drive large trucks or often use roads alongside...
Are trucking regulations enough to protect other drivers?
Anyone who has driven on the roads in Connecticut knows how dangerous our highways can be. Big rigs always present danger. The size, weight and traveling speeds of 18-wheelers make truck accidents uniquely catastrophic, and occasionally deadly. State and federal...
Account for all liable parties in your truck accident claim
Truck accidents in Connecticut are often serious and potentially fatal. If you survived a truck accident, you likely have some expensive property damage and medical bills to pay for. If you're thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to include...
Failure to maintain brakes can lead to truck accidents
When truck brakes are not properly maintained, the results can cause serious crashes. Because semi trucks are so large and heavy, trucking accidents can be especially devastating to drivers, passengers and other Connecticut road users, leading to severe injuries and...
Commercial trucks and the dangers of speeding
Speeding in Connecticut is dangerous in all types of vehicles, but it can be especially so in trucks. Big rigs need more room to come to a stop, and their size also means that they can do more damage than cars or smaller trucks. Drawbacks of speeding for truck drivers...
The hazards of truck driver fatigue
There are over 4,000 miles of highway in Connecticut, and you will find trucks driving on each one. Commercial trucking is a billion-dollar industry that brings consumers the food and products they desire. Unfortunately, driving heavy trucks with tons of products...
What are some of the causes of truck accidents?
Driving a truck in Connecticut poses extra risk compared to driving a smaller vehicle. Large trucks are bigger and heavier, making it more difficult to stop quickly and causing more damage to others on the road. Understanding some of the causes of accidents involving...
Why is a trucking log important?
The trucking industry in Connecticut and throughout the country is very important to the economy. Because of this, some truckers are expected to drive long hours. This, combined with the fact trucks take a longer time to stop and are large, heavy vehicles, can pose a...
