Today's commercial truck drivers face long hours, often logging as many as 70 hours over an eight-day stretch. The difficult, solitary nature of the profession is leading some to turn to alcohol or drugs. Sometimes, semitruck drivers abuse substances simply because...
Trucking Accidents
How can you prepare for a truck driver’s medical exam?
One of the biggest barriers to a commercial driving license is the Department of Transportation's required medical exam.Exams are only performed by a limited number of doctors -- those certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Being forced...
Safety rises when drivers take precautions around trucks
Georgia is the crossroads of the South, and limited-access highways like the many interstates connecting the state are one of the best ways to get around. Highways make it easy and fast to get places around the Peach State, but safety is always a concern.Trucks like...
Commercial truckers and distracted driving: What you need to know
It's tempting to reach for your smartphone or a hamburger after several hours on the highway when you're a truck driver. The endless hours of driving can feel relentless and boring.However, truckers need to follow the rules and refrain from using their smartphone and...
Study reveals the main causes of truck accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) worked together on a combined study of semitruck accident causes. According to their report, two of the biggest reasons these wrecks happen is that...
Proving negligence in a trucking accident
Trucks can cause major damage, including severe injuries or even loss of life. A truck accident claim may help accident victims to receive compensation for their injuries.If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a truck accident, it is important to...
What Georgia laws govern slow-moving trucks and vehicles?
The state of Georgia is filled with rich and fertile farmland, which helps to boost the economy, provide income and feed the nation. While farming in the state is necessary and even welcome, many of the vehicles associated with agriculture often pose farming equipment...