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As a motorist in Tennessee, you must take every precaution to maintain the safety of yourself and other drivers. This is especially important when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, such as trucks or buses. The Federal Motor Carrier Association offers...
When you got into a commercial crash, the last thing you expected was to find out that the driver had previous run-ins with the law. In the past, the driver had made mistakes that led to people getting hurt, just like this time. How can you know if a driver is good or...
Commercial vehicles are large and loud. They stand out when they're on highways, and they can be frightening to other drivers on the road. These vehicles also have large blind spots and a potential to cause significant damage in a crash.Commercial vehicle crashes...
No truck driver should ever be on the roads if he or she has been drinking. According to federal regulations, drivers with a commercial driver's license (CDL) may never drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .04 percent. That's half the normal limit for...
Commercial vehicle accidents happen all the time. Many occur when truck drivers don't see others in their blind spots. For instance, if you're driving alongside a semi on the highway, the driver may not notice you and attempt to enter your lane. If that happens, there...
Unlike the typical driver, commercial drivers have special regulations they must follow in regards to drinking alcohol and driving. Anyone who has a commercial driver's license, or CDL, must follow federal regulations and are held to a higher standard when it comes to...
As someone who has been in a crash with a drunk truck driver, it may surprise you to know that new truck drivers may have a DUI or DWI in their pasts. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) states that a second DWI or DUI results in the...
While car safety features are, on the whole, a great way to reduce injuries and to prevent accidents from happening in the first place, they aren't always what they seem. There are some who believe that car safety features can be dangerous, even though these features...
Driving on the highway next to semi-trucks and 18-wheelers may make you feel unsafe. You're not alone in that feeling, and many people wish they could drive without these large, hazardous vehicles around them.Unfortunately, large trucks are here to stay, but you can...
Driving on the highway next to semi-trucks and trailers is always slightly frightening. The drivers are just human, and the size of the vehicle could lead to problems they can't stop. One of those issues is a cargo tank rollover accident.The majority of rollover...