It's no secret that motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in Virginia and the United States. Big rigs, or semi-trucks, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are often involved in serious accidents. While these vehicles are essential to our economy, it's...
Fatigued driving is a problem that can impact all Virginia road users. However, when the driver who is overly tired is behind the wheel of a truck, it poses even greater risks of a serious accident, catastrophic injuries and fatalities. What are some statistics on...
Truck accident injury claims can be very complicated processes. Many accidents are obviously the fault of the truck driver, and the company usually responds favorably in accepting the claims from injured parties. It is the payment of those claims where the problems...
Moving products and materials around the United States takes an incredible amount of truck drivers. Has the supply kept up with the demand, or is there a shortage? For the last few years, reports have been indicating that there simply are not enough drivers for the...
National Ice Cream day occurs on the third Sunday of every July. Americans have celebrated the day -- and the tasty frozen treat -- since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan signed a measure declaring the holiday. Unfortunately, it appears that last Sunday, a Virginia...
If you've ever passed a commercial truck on the interstate -- and you probably have many times, because they travel so slowly -- then you know just how scary these behemoths are. As you pass them, you can't help but feel a little fearful. What if the truck driver...
The left lane of an interstate, often referred to as the "fast" lane, is for passing. Faster traffic stays to the left, while slower traffic, such as those who are about to exit, stays to the right. This limits congestion and helps everyone move at roughly the rate...
Nearly all 18-wheelers are equipped with underride guards on the backs of their trailers. You've probably seen them. They're the metal grates that extend down close to the ground on the backs of semitrucks. These underride guards prevent vehicles from getting stuck...
A fatal truck accident closed a road in Orange County late last month. According to Virginia State Police, they are still investigating what may have caused the early evening collision. The incident happened a little after 6:30 p.m., on Sept. 28 along the Blue Ridge...
Semitrucks that have large trailers behind them are always in danger of causing a jackknife accident. When an eighteen-wheeler jackknifes, it means that the truck driver took too sharp of a turn -- so sharp that "tractor" and the "trailer" started moving at odd angles...
