While legislators frequently attempt to place restrictions on truckers and their employers that would make drivers in Georgia safer, the trucking companies and they lobbyists they hire seem to be working to prevent potentially impactful changes from being implemented....
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Proposed law would further limit truck speeds
A crash last year on Interstate 16 has prompted lawmakers to propose a bill that would put tougher restrictions on how fast trucks can travel on Georgia highways. Currently, any vehicle caught going more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit is subject to Super...
Fatigued trucker determined to be at fault for fatal crash
Truck drivers and trucking companies are required to comply with numerous state and federal regulations. These rules are in place to keep everyone on the road safe. However, they can only be effective if people comply with them. Unfortunately, the failure to...
Cargo can pose a serious hazard after truck accidents
Commercial vehicles are a common sight on Georgia roads and highways. We depend on these trucks to transport the goods we need across the country. However, there are risks associated with the trucking industry of which we should be aware. For example, these vehicles...
Truck accidents happen for many reasons
When a truck is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, the end result can be devastating. The size difference alone puts the people in the smaller vehicle at a disadvantage. As a driver, you need to understand why truck accidents happen. This will allow you...
Where to look for liability after a serious truck accident
Accidents involving large commercial-sized vehicles often have catastrophic results for the victims who are involved. People can suffer permanent, life-changing injuries; in too many cases, the injuries prove to be fatal. After these types of crashes, victims or the...
How does jackknifing affect other motorists?
Commercial-sized vehicles can be intimidating on the road. They are very large and take longer to speed up and slow down. Further, it can be a little unnerving to pass them or drive alongside them because it can be difficult to know whether the trucker can see other...
Is lowering age for interstate trucking the smart thing to do?
The average age of drivers at one U.S. long-haul trucking company is 50. And according to the American Trucking Association, the turnover rate among semitractor trailer drivers is currently riding at around 90 percent. As we noted in a recent post, drivers can face a...
Trucking accidents can be caused by fatigue, HOS violations
Working in the trucking industry can be stressful and demanding. Trucking companies are under pressure to keep up with the demands of their customers and truckers are under pressure to deliver products safely and on time. And, as is the case with just about any...
Rash of deadly truck accidents on I-16 sparking media outcry
Interstate 16 through Georgia is proving to be a deadly stretch of road. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that there have been three deadly crashes involving semitractor-trailer trucks in the past two months. The headline of the story asks, "When does it...