Fatigue is a common issue among working Americans, especially those who work long hours with little time for other activities. Burnout has long been identified as an evolution of tiredness and continues to draw concern on behalf of health care professionals. While...
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Common causes of truck driver exhaustion
Everyday workers are not the only types of individuals in Georgia who suffer from exhaustion while driving; truckers are also known to operate their vehicles while not completely alert. Long shifts are typically the first to blame in such situations, but is there...
What can I do to stay safe when driving near large trucks?
Anyone who has been on the road in Georgia next to a giant 18-wheel tractor-trailer knows how scary it can be. Trucks are much larger and much heavier than your passenger vehicle and it can be intimidating knowing that the odds are stacked against you should an...
Safety measure to limit truck speeds now at risk
Millions of vehicles traverse Georgia’s highways each year, forcing trucks and cars to travel alongside each other. Crashes caused by trucks are often extremely serious, and sometimes deadly, due to the fact that they are so much larger and heavier than passenger...
Many injured after crash involving tractor-trailer
People who live in Georgia may often find themselves on the highway and sharing the road with large vehicles, such as trucks. When accidents occur and these big, heavy trucks are involved, the outcome can often be much more serious compared to crashes with smaller...
Trucking industry may save lives with side underride guards
If you are in a rear-end collision with a tractor trailer in Georgia, the rear underride guard should keep your passenger vehicle from sliding underneath it, an event that is often fatal. This is not the only safety feature that is available for large trucks. We at...
A look at the pros and cons of requiring speed limiters in trucks
The trucking industry is a vital part of the economy for people in Georgia and across the country. Retailers and consumers still heavily rely on trucks to transport goods using the nation’s highways. However, safety is a concern for many who must share the road with...
Large verdict handed down for truck accident survivor
Traffic accidents in Georgia can be scary and damaging enough, but crashes that involve large tractor-trailers are often extremely dangerous and sometimes even fatal. Those who are lucky enough to survive such truck accidents are often left with huge medical bills and...
Untreated sleep apnea puts truckers at higher risk of crashing
Driving while fatigued is a known problem that puts many Georgia drivers at risk. However, truckers who suffer from constructive sleep apnea particularly seem to be at a much higher risk of being in accident if they fail to treat their condition. One study found that...
Trucking companies looking to embrace self-driving technology
Autonomous driving technology is readying to take over as many of the world’s largest car makers look to incorporate self-driving vehicles into their lineups in the next few years. Given the financial and safety benefits that are expected to come from these...