According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are almost 5,000 people killed in commercial truck accidents each year. One of the deadliest crashes that occur is those that happen with tractor-trailers. The massive size and weight of these vehicles leave little chance for occupants inside a regular passenger vehicle. For those victims…
A recent study released by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles refers to the number of people killed in truck accidents in the Hampton Roads region last year as a “startling increase.” According to the data, there were 28 people killed in crashes involving truck accidents in 2022 – a 75 percent increase over the…
Virginia truck drivers are bound by numerous state and federal laws dictating how trucks must be operated. These regulations seek to ensure the safety of truck drivers and others on the road. Virginia Trucking Regulations Truck drivers and trucking companies that operate within Virginia must comply with the following regulations under state law. Licensing Requirements…
Driving alongside a large truck can be intimidating, but what can be even more frightening is when the person driving that truck doesn’t know how to operate it. That is often the case when people rent large trucks to move. Check out any well-known truck rental company and anyone can rent as long as they…
One cause of truck accidents that are becoming more and more common is fatigued driving. Multiple studies have found that many of these drivers also suffer from sleep apnea. A person suffering from sleep apnea typically has pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while they are sleeping. These pauses can last up to one minute….