CHICAGO, IL (May 23, 2019)– As more licensed drivers and motor vehicles enter the roadway, it’s no surprise the number of traffic fatalities and injuries will steadily increase over time. The Illinois Department of Transportation reported that tractor-trailers contribute to roughly 11,000 accidents, ... [Continue Reading]
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Truck Freight Tonnage Highest in 2018 – What It Means for Highway Safety & Truck Accidents
In 2018, the amount of cargo carried by the for-hire trucking industry rose 6.6 percent from 2017. This gain is the largest year-by-gain in freight tonnage since 1998. As the trucking industry continues to transport larger loads of cargo, it is important to be mindful of the safety standards that ... [Continue Reading]
FMCSA Exempts Truckers From California Meal & Rest Break Rule
In 2011, California passed a law requiring truck companies to provide their truck driving employees a “duty-free” 30-minute meal break for drivers who worked more than five hours a day, as well as a second “duty-free” 30-minute meal break for drivers who worked more than 10 hours a ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accident Prevention & Safe Travel For The Holidays
Many of us are traveling during the holidays to see family and friends. While it’s exciting to see loved ones again, it’s important to keep safety rules in mind as highways get more congested. Retailers and online stores rely on trucking companies to keep their shelves stocked or get ... [Continue Reading]
Preventing Truck Accidents in Winter Weather
As you may already know, winter weather requires us to be more careful on the roadway. To stay safe we can: Drive at a reduce speed Brake slowly and appropriately so as not to skid Watch out for icy surfaces, especially on bridges Clean snow and ice off our windshield properly before ... [Continue Reading]
How Can “Black Boxes” Help in Your Truck Accident Case?
When you think of black boxes, you may typically think of them as being linked to an airplane crash. Anytime a plane crashes, the plane’s black box can be used to investigate the cause of a crash and prevent the same from happening again. A similar investigation can also be carried out using a ... [Continue Reading]
Vehicle Failure: A Main Cause of Truck Accidents in Chicago & Nationwide
Truck accidents often occur because the parts in the truck are not in proper working order. Laws and regulations in place require trucking companies to maintain their vehicles, conduct thorough inspections, and ensure that vehicles are safe before they get on the road. Sadly, this is not the case. ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accidents Often Turn Deadly Due to “Underriding”
There were close to 4,000 fatal truck accidents in 2016, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This number has been on the rise since 2009, and is expected to continue rising unless safety rules and other preventive measure are put in place. Most truck crash ... [Continue Reading]
