For decades, Americans have relied on trucks and truckers to bring them their food, home goods, and other products. When the trucks arrive on time and the system runs smoothly, most people pay no attention to the importance of the industry. When an accident occurs, however, things can get messy in a hurry. The average […]
Truck Accident
What is a Bobtail Truck and Why is it Dangerous?
Semi-trailer trucks are not hard to spot on our roads and highways, with over 200,000 registered in Indiana alone, and more just passing through. Bobtail Trucks are vital to our economy, but they also pose a risk to the safety of other drivers. Due to their massive size, semi-trailer trucks often cause catastrophic injuries when […]
Truck Accident Leaves Indiana Toll Road Looking Like a Pollock Painting
The Indiana Toll Road was the site of a very odd truck wreck at the start of August, according to WNDU-TV. The Indiana truck accident involved a tractor-trailer truck rollover, which resulted in 23,000 pounds of white paint spilling onto the highway. Reportedly, the truck crash happened around 8:30 am. The 18 wheeler left the […]
How Do Federal Regulations Reduce Fatigued Truck Drivers?
Due to the competitiveness of the trucking industry, truck drivers are frequently driving to the point of exhaustion. Late last month, a semi carrying two occupants flipped over on its side on Interstate 65 near Lebanon. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, but Fox 59 says, “Alcohol is not thought to be a factor, but […]