It may not be obvious to drivers when a tractor-trailer passes them on the road. Still, that vehicle could need maintenance urgently, or the driver may be violating safety regulations. Accidents can occur on Oklahoma's roads when truck drivers and their vehicles don't...
Semitruck Accident Injuries
Tiredness can lead to truck crashes
Truck drivers have a difficult job. Traveling on the many roads of Oklahoma can sometimes be tedious, and drivers might not always feel their best. Fatigue might overtake a driver, which may be a serious problem. Tractor-trailers are heavy vehicles that require...
Trucking rules and statutes
Truck drivers may put extra effort into safety when traveling through Oklahoma. A semi-truck could cause catastrophic accidents because of its sheer size and weight. Numerous differences exist between the operation of a commercial truck and a standard vehicle, so...
Tips to prevent tire blowouts
A tire blowout while traveling on an Oklahoma road or highway might result in a serious accident. This is because these events often happen with little warning, which means that it may be difficult or impossible to pull to the side of the road or take other steps to...
How a truck’s black box can prove useful after accidents
You'll typically see lots of commercial trucks transporting goods across Oklahoma. Unfortunately, this can lead to residents of the Sooner State getting into an accident with a commercial truck. If this happens, a truck's black box could become incredibly useful. What...
Common types of objects that cause truck accidents
What types of objects cause motor vehicle accidents involving trucks in Oklahoma? This is a question that you might find yourself asking while driving. There are many objects that can cause motor vehicle accidents, and this article discusses some of the most common...
Truck accident deaths increase over the last decade
The United States Department of Transportation has collected annual data on fatalities from truck accidents since 1975. Since the collection began, the lowest number of truck accident fatalities recorded for a single year occurred in 2009. Unfortunately, the most...
What changes are needed to reduce deadly truck accidents?
Large commercial trucks continue to be one of the most significant hazards on U.S. roads and highways – and it is easy to see why. These giant trucks can weigh 20-30 times more than standard personal vehicles, and they are often being operated by drivers facing a host...
How can I avoid an accident with a truck?
Getting into any variety of auto accident is dangerous, but the chances for injury or death go up exponentially if one of the vehicles involved is a semi truck. If you are the operator of a normal passenger vehicle, it is important to understand that driving around a...
The connection between drowsy driving and truck crashes
It goes without saying that drowsy driving contributes to crashes of almost every kind in Oklahoma. In spite of this, thousands of people get behind the wheel every day and drive without getting adequate sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation has become a norm in modern...