Indiana serves as a major route for commercial trucks traveling along interstates I-65, I-69 and I-70, many of which carry heavy or oversized loads. When trucks fail to secure cargo, it can fall onto the roadway and create hazards for other drivers. By knowing how to...
trucking accidents
4 things to know after a truck accident
A trucking accident can change your life in seconds since the size and weight of commercial trucks often lead to severe injuries and complex recovery challenges for victims. Understanding how trucking accidents differ from ordinary vehicle collisions can help you...
Who is at fault for a semi-truck jackknife crash?
Jackknife incidents involving commercial trucks can cause major traffic disruptions. When the trailer of a semi-truck comes out of alignment with the cab or tractor, the driver can lose control. They could end up blocking multiple lanes of traffic or causing major...
3 strict trucking laws that aim to limit semi-truck crashes
Commercial drivers operating semi-trucks and other large vehicles have to follow local traffic statutes. They also need to follow federal rules that impose special restrictions or requirements on commercial vehicles and their operators. Professionals operating...
Trucking accidents: How long hours increase the risks
Fatigue is a factor in many trucking accidents across the U.S. Long working hours on the road can lead to poor reaction times, slower decision-making and even falling asleep behind the wheel. With thousands of commercial trucks on highways every day, the risk to...
The importance of a truck’s black box post-crash
After a truck crash, one of the most critical pieces of evidence can be found inside the truck’s electronic control module, commonly referred to as the “black box.” Just like the black boxes in airplanes, these event data recorders safeguard potentially consequential...
Staying safe when driving near large vehicles: 4 tips
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...
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...
