Truckers experience more frustrations than the rest of us when highways and interstates go under construction. Not only are they on the road for up to 70 hours in any given eight-day period, they’re also trying to make a living by putting in as many miles as possible. It’s important to realize that truck drivers are usually paid by the mile — not the number of hours on the job. … [Read more...]
Hazardous Highways: Why Truckers May be at Risk on Certain Roads
On July 1, the federal government released updated regulations mandating maximum driving time for truckers. The rules are intended to keep truckers from driving while fatigued, as tired drivers are at greater risk of being involved in a crash. But even well-rested drivers may be at risk for a crash, depending on the roads they travel. Read on to learn how and why some roads … [Read more...]
Avoid the Big Trucks when Driving
Much of the accidents happening in the road today come from defying defensive driving. Just how do you drive defensively anyway? Well for one, distance yourself from the big trucks and trailers to avoid being swerved upon. This aside from the fact that truckers care less of being a responsible driver can lead to your demise, a figure that we see based on news and reports … [Read more...]