The Dangers of Substance Abuse in the Trucking Industry
Regardless of the driver’s reasons, this kind of behavior is always illegal, as it puts the lives of others in danger and creates serious problems on the roads.
Regardless of the driver’s reasons, this kind of behavior is always illegal, as it puts the lives of others in danger and creates serious problems on the roads.
When a truck tire breaks apart, tire debris can become a deadly projectile thrown through the air landing on vehicles.
Truck drivers must undertake specialized training because of the difficult maneuverability and specialized mechanisms in big rigs and tankers.
You also need to watch out for bobtail trucks. For those who don’t know, trucks operating in bobtail mode are devoid of their trailers.
The two most common forms of non-economic damage are “pain and suffering” and “emotional distress.”
When someone suffers a catastrophic injury because of a collision with a large truck, it is likely that their life will change for years or never be the same.
Another related problem is the possibility of a commercial driver becoming fatigued, and therefore more likely to get distracted.
A jackknife accident is when the cabin and the trailer of the truck become folded at an angle.
Many people assume that creating trust or will is a one-time process.
Uber has also agreed to waive and refund double the amount of any “wait-time” fees disabled consumers were previously required to pay.