You may have heard that driving while tired is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Neither situation is ideal, of course, but what are the risks of each? Is drowsy driving just as bad as drunk driving in Louisiana? Legally, no Although it is...
In 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which is a database that tracks trucker drug and alcohol infractions. The point of the clearinghouse is to help identify truck drivers who drive under the influence and...
Even careful, conscientious drivers may find themselves endangered on the road when other motorists are not paying attention. Unfortunately, from eating or drinking to handling mobile devices, all too often U.S. drivers overestimate their ability to multi-task behind...
If you find yourself involved in a large truck crash, you could become seriously hurt or even lose your life. Sadly, these accidents happen too often and it is important to recognize how prevalent fatal truck collisions are. Moreover, truck drivers who cause deadly...
It may be easy for many people in Louisiana to feel intimated by the massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they see on the state's roads and highways. Yet those feelings are often mitigated by the assumption that those driving them are highly skilled and familiar...
While on the road, you may notice it is harder to maneuver a large truck when there are objects and dangers in your path. This road debris often causes truck drivers to swerve and lose control. Being aware of what kinds of debris are most harmful to drivers can help...
It should come as no surprise that commercial vehicles like semi trucks and buses handle very differently compared to traditional passenger vehicles. These roadway behemoths are much larger and heavier than traditional cars. If you are driving a regular passenger...
Commercial trucks play an important role in American commerce, but new research is shining a light on just how often truck drivers are abusing substances. When they abuse drugs before getting behind the wheel or while sitting at it, they endanger everyone they come...
A semi-truck driver has to always remain conscious that his or her vehicle is far different than the passenger cars around them. It's larger, it's heavier, it requires longer stopping distances and it may even be top-heavy, making rollover accidents more likely....
Although it seems like they can haul just about anything, semi-trucks, just like any other vehicle, have their limits when it comes to how much weight they can pull. Once they are overweight, or if they are improperly loaded, they become extremely dangerous to those...
