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 [...]