Millions of Americans are expected to travel during the winter and holiday seasons, which means crowded roads. Large vehicles make up a significant portion of this traffic, and understanding how to drive safely around them is essential. Unlike small cars, trucks and...
trucking accidents
Driving next to semitrucks can be intimidating
American roadways are notoriously busy. People use vehicles to travel to work, vacation and many other destinations. If you've ever driven through Kokomo, Indiana, via US Highway 31, you know that it can be quite congested. When you are moving at a fast pace next to...
What Indiana drivers should know about “truck platooning”
Indiana drivers may have witnessed something called “truck platooning” on interstate highways without even realizing it. It’s when multiple big-rig trucks travel together closely in line. Currently, some of those trucks can even be automated, or “self-driving.” One...
Unsecured truck cargo can be deadly
When a truck’s load is not well secured, it is a recipe for disaster. A lot could go wrong, from the driver losing control of the truck to the cargo falling off, putting the general public at risk. Despite the regulations stipulating how trucking companies or truck...
Federal regulations aim to prevent fatigued truckers from driving
Drowsy or fatigued drivers are dangerous drivers. The effects of sleep deprivation are so severe that transportation industries have regulations to prevent it. In the airline industry, there are very strict requirements regarding time off and the maximum number of...
The size of commercial trucks presents unique dangers
No one wants to get into a crash with a commercial truck. Their massive size means that they can cause truly catastrophic damage to other vehicles, and you probably make a major effort to give them plenty of space on the road. Commercial trucks dwarf even the tallest...
Kids and boating safety: What parents should know
Boaters have to be safe if those aboard their vessel are to be transported safely. Unfortunately, boats have the potential to flood, capsize, break down or get into crashes with others if they’re not maintained or are driven incorrectly. It’s a good idea for everyone...
How are you most apt to get hurt at a swimming pool this summer?
It's summertime here in Indiana. Kids are out of school looking for things to do to keep cool on warm summer days. Adults may find themselves at backyard barbeques looking to do the same. This desire leads many people to venture to a friend's house or a community pool...
AEB and other safety features beneficial to truck drivers
The benefits of automatic emergency braking, and of advanced driver assistance systems in general, are becoming more and more clear to truck fleets in Indiana and across the U.S. Out of the new heavy-duty vehicles being sold today, somewhere between 45% and 50% come...
Truck drivers are strictly prohibited from texting while driving
Truck accidents can be catastrophic for victims and their families which is why protections are in place to protect victims from distracted truck drivers. Federal laws prevent truck drivers from texting while driving and negligent truck drivers can face serious...
