Being a truck driver may seem like an easy job, but the truth is it can be pretty dangerous and exhausting. In order for a driver to do his/her job, he/she must get their CDL and go through extensive training. And even after this, driving a big rig doesn’t get much easier. Yes, it gets easier if you put the time in it and get experienced, BUT this doesn’t mean accidents won’t happen.
Truck accidents can be devastating for the unfortunate victims who are involved and the family members who must move on after that. If you're involved in an accident between two passenger vehicles, damage and injuries can be serious. Add a commercial truck hauling tons of cargo into the mix and results are often severe and tragic. A severe truck accident can lead to a fatality or severe injuries for many of the people caught in its way. There were more than 4,000 deaths due to trucking accidents in 2017. More than 100,000 people suffered minor to severe injuries in truck accident during the same year.
For the non-involved, trucking may seem like this long “enjoy the view” kind of trip, which can get quite boring sometimes and is 99% safe. Well, this can be true at times and those are the best days. But anyone with enough experience in the industry will tell you that you should expect the unexpected, because some loads can be much more challenging than others. Hauling heavy loads isn’t as easy as it looks. And to back our statement, we have a list of the top 4 most dangerous trucking loads.
If you are a trucker, owner-operator, working in the trucking industry or simply a fen of trucks – then this Tuesday you are in for a treat. Namely, the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Centered around displaying big vehicles for any big job, the show will present a large variety of dump trucks, cement trucks, utility trucks, car haulers etc.
The sad truth is that many truck accidents result in serious injuries. No matter how skillful driver you are, there is no guarantee that you will avoid accidents with your truck. It can happen to anyone. So it’s important to be prepared for after crash. Here is the most important things you need to know in case of truck accident.
