Each year, more than 200 deaths are linked to underride crashes. Many of these fatalities could have been prevented if large commercial trucks were required to be equipped with side and front underride protection. What Are Underride Crashes? When large trucks are not equipped with side and front underride protection and they collide with smaller vehicles, passenger cars can slide partially or completely underneath the trailer. Underride collisions are some of the most deadly types of crashes, accounting for approximately 25% of fatalities from truck-involved accidents. A crash [...]

When a FedEx truck causes a crash, the driver, FedEx, the contracting company, and even the vehicle manufacturer may be held liable for injuries and losses. In some cases, victims can recover compensation from a combination of negligent parties. FedEx trucks are routinely involved in crashes with passenger cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians that result in injuries and fatalities. Are FedEx Crashes on the Rise? The FedEx Corporation, based in Memphis, Tennessee, is the second-largest courier company in the United States. FedEx delivers more than 15 million packages to [...]

Highway hypnosis creates a hypnotic, trance-like effect on commercial truckers who drive long hours and distances. What Are the Dangers of Highway Hypnosis? Highway hypnosis is a real problem that impacts many commercial truckers. It falls under the general umbrella of drowsy driving, a common problem within the trucking industry that causes more than 100,000 accidents in the U.S. each year. Highway hypnosis occurs when a driver falls into a type of hypnotic trance behind the wheel. The condition relaxes the brain and creates a hypnotized state of [...]

Commercial trucking companies are testing in-cab driver monitoring systems to detect fatigued and distracted driving behaviors behind the wheel. In-Cab Monitoring Systems for Truckers In-cab monitoring systems in commercial trucks are expected to reduce drowsy and distracted accidents for truckers. Advancements in technology have created sophisticated in-cab truck monitoring systems that view a driver’s head and eye movements behind the wheel to detect signs of fatigue, drowsiness, and other distractions that may cause a serious crash. What Is the Guardian System? The Guardian monitoring system developed by Seeing [...]

The Insurance Act will update the minimums required for liability insurance for commercial truckers to keep up with inflation and cover medical costs for injury victims. Liability Insurance for Commercial Truckers A new Insurance Act will ensure that minimum liability insurance requirements for commercial truckers are updated to meet inflation rates. Two proposed bills, currently in the House of Representatives, will update minimum insurance requirements for carriers to ensure adequate coverage for injuries and property damages caused by truck crashes. In a July press conference, the proposed legislation [...]