Montgomery, Alabama, is a bustling hub for commerce and transportation. The city experiences a constant flow of 18-wheeler trucks because it’s located at the crossroads of major highways. Even though commercial trucks play a crucial role in transporting goods across...
Naturally, sharing the road with 18-wheeler trucks can be intimidating for drivers of passenger vehicles. A unique concern is head-on collisions. Motorists may wonder if their passenger vehicles can survive such an impact. The answer, unfortunately, is complex....
Most people don't think of truck driving as a physically demanding job. While truck drivers do sometimes help load and unload trailers, the vast majority of their shift is spent seated. They may grip a steering wheel and press pedals, but their job does not involve...
When it comes to road safety, few vehicles evoke as much concern and caution as 18-wheeler trucks. These massive vehicles, typically used for transporting goods over long distances, can serve as significant road hazards. Understanding why 18-wheeler trucks are so...
Truck drivers are often unsung heroes of the economy, helping to ensure that goods are delivered across vast distances, day and night. However, long hours on the road, tight schedules and the often sedentary nature of the job can lead to severe fatigue. This is not...
Some of the reasons that major crashes occur are outside of the control of the parties involved. A sinkhole that suddenly opens up, for example, is outside of the control of a driver and could potentially occur too quickly for motorists to engage in appropriate...
Every day, 18-wheelers transport goods across the country, making them an essential part of our economy. However, they also pose a significant risk to other drivers on the road. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and have limited visibility, long...
The nervousness people feel about traveling near commercial trucks is almost instinctual. Although humans have only operated motor vehicles for a few generations, their brains can instantly tell that a taller, heavier vehicle is a major safety concern in traffic....
The large size of a semi-truck makes it much more difficult to handle than a smaller vehicle. Commercial drivers have to obtain special licenses to lawfully operate 18-wheelers and similar large commercial vehicles on public roads. They need extra training to maintain...
Commercial trucking companies move raw materials and merchandise across the country every day and help keep costs for such goods relatively low. Commercial vehicles transport brand-new cars to dealerships and cases of avocados to grocery stores for less than it would...
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