Large commercial vehicles sit high off the ground, and they can reach lengths of approximately 70 feet. With vehicles this large, there are certainly going to be blind spots that other motorists need to be aware of. When you drive your everyday passenger vehicle, you have blind spots. Now, just imagine how large these blind spots are on a semi-truck. Here, we want to review commercial truck blind spots and discuss the best steps for avoiding them. Where are Commercial…
Runaway trucks can be incredibly dangerous. This occurs when large commercial trucks lose control, usually because the braking system fails. When this occurs, there are very few chances for a commercial truck to stop naturally. Here, we want to discuss what exactly causes runaway trucks and who could be at fault if an accident occurs as a result of a runaway truck incident. Defining a Runaway Truck A runaway truck is a larger commercial truck that has last the use…
Driving a vehicle on the roadway inevitably means that you will share the road with a larger commercial truck. These large vehicles can be intimidating, and the reality is that any collision between a regular vehicle and a larger semi-truck could result in significant injuries and property damage. However, there are ways to remain safe around these larger vehicles, and here we want to share some top safety tips for doing so. Stay Out of Blind Spots Large commercial trucks…
Tires are perhaps the most important part of a larger commercial truck, particularly when it comes to the day-to-day activities of the vehicle. Unfortunately, these truck tires can lead to significant injuries in many ways. In some cases, tires can fly off of the truck and cause accidents on their own. In other cases, bad tires can lead to the entire truck colliding with other vehicles on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss how often semi-truck tires need to…