Truck Accidents

Tanker trucks provide a valuable service of transporting liquids around the country, but this doesn’t come without specific risks. These tanker trucks have a greater chance of rolling over than other semitrucks because of the liquids contained in them. Even though it...

There has likely been a moment when, while driving through Okaloosa County, you started to feel a little drowsy. This is nothing unusual; any extended period behind the wheel will probably cause fatigue. Imagine how much more tiring it might be if your job required...

What if someone you love lost their lives on the road? It's hard to imagine the horror and sadness that descend immediately when you learn of a loss like that. There are other emotions as well, including rage, which must be controlled. Although there is no way to make...

Federal lawmakers recently convened a hearing to learn more about a proposed bill that would allow commercial truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate on interstate routes through Florida and elsewhere. Right now, young commercial drivers are only allowed to...

Many CMV drivers in Florida and across the U.S. have to struggle with fatigue when on the road, and perhaps they become negligent in not doing enough about it. With the following tips, though, truckers can be more proactive in dealing with fatigue as well as...

Truckers with sleep apnea are endangering lives in Florida and across the country. While only 4% of the general population suffer from the sleep disorder, studies show that up to 35% of truck drivers have it.There are a few kinds of sleep apnea, but truckers are most...

Commercial vehicle drivers in Florida may know about the International Roadcheck, a 72-hour inspection spree that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds every year to enforce federal truck safety regulations. The CVSA has announced that the 2020 roadcheck will...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for implementing and enforcing commercial vehicle regulations that are designed to protect road users in Florida and around the country. Regulating industries that are vital to the nation's economic...

Because of the size and mass of the vehicles involved, large truck accidents present a serious threat to safety on Florida highways. When a tractor-trailer crashes, the occupants of other vehicles are much more likely to suffer from severe injuries or fatalities....

Florida residents should know what factors are normally involved in truck accidents. This way, they may be more vigilant when sharing the road with big rigs. There are five common factors, the most widespread being driver error. Truckers, like anyone else, can be...