The North American Trade Agreement is responsible for ushering in a high volume of truck traffic from Mexico through the United States, up into Canada and back again. You can see these big rigs running on highways all across the country. Many of these truck drivers...
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Many truck drivers may suffer from PTSD | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Being involved in, or even witnessing, a serious motor vehicle accident can be a very traumatic experience. Fortunately for most of us, the prospect of being part of such an accident is reasonably limited. The fact is, the less you are on the road, the less chance...
Study cites sleep apnea as a serious problem for truck drivers | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Truck driver fatigue is often cited as a primary contributing factor in truck accidents. Getting proper rest is absolutely imperative for truck drivers. Big rig trucks are so large and powerful that they could cause serious damage if the driver nods off for even just...
Two Texas truck accidents cause one fatal and one serious injury | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Unfortunately, truck accidents occur with disappointing frequency on Texas highways. Such accidents often yield tragic consequences. Recently, two interrelated truck accidents that occurred on Interstate 35 in Kyle resulted in one fatality and left an off-duty police...
Investigations can help determine liability in cargo accidents | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Truck drivers are accountable for more than just getting their loads delivered on time. They also bear responsibility for ensuring that their rigs do not pose any unnecessary risks to other motorists. One of the most important things truck drivers must do at all times...
TXDOT calls attention to the hazards of distracted driving | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
It is no secret that driving while distracted poses grave dangers for road users and pedestrians. Yet too many drivers ignore the obvious dangers of using mobile devices while behind the wheel. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in accidents involving...
Truck driver shortage could lead to problems on the road | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Driving a big rig truck for a living is not an easy job. Truck drivers must spend long, lonely hours on the road, often traveling in the dead of night. In addition, truck drivers frequently face a variety of health maladies due to lack of exercise and limited healthy...
Tank vehicles pose unique problems for truck drivers | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Driving any kind of big rig truck requires skill. In the wrong hands, these extra large vehicles can pose serious dangers to all other road users. But while all truck drivers must be well-trained and qualified, those who drive tank vehicles must possess a very...
What factors contribute to truck rollovers? | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Given their size and weight, you may think that it would be nearly impossible for a big rig truck to roll over, but this is not the case. And in fact, there are several possible contributing factors that could influence a truck rollover accident. A chief culprit of...
Texas speed limits place stress on truck tires | The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
Traveling as much distance as possible during a work shift is a common goal shared by most truck drivers. In the world of delivering cargo via big rig trucks, timing is everything. In turn, truck drivers are under pressure to get to where they are going quickly so...
