A new bill introduced in Congress would raise the minimum liability insurance required of trucking companies nationwide — a move that safety advocates are applauding. Since 1980, motor carriers have been required to carry a minimum of $750,000 in liability insurance coverage when carrying general…
Commercial routes consistently take large trucks through West Virginia, home to breathtaking mountains and valleys that awe tourists and locals alike. But roads and highways must be built around the natural beauty here in the mountain state, which makes truck driving especially difficult and dangerous;…
The struggle to find parking can be frustrating for many drivers – but when you’re driving a large commercial truck, improvising on where to park can result in serious injury or worse. The demand for goods is increasing faster than ever before, and semi-trucks are…
You’re driving down the road, and a large truck swerves into your lane and hits your car. In many cases, your life changes in an instant. Large trucks are 20-30 times the size of passenger vehicles and can cause serious damage in a collision. Passengers…
In 2019, 40 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in West Virginia that took the lives of 44 people. While there were fewer fatalities in 2022, more than 1,000 commercial vehicles were involved in accidents. Often, drivers of commercial vehicles suffer minor, if any,…
West Virginia is known for its physical beauty, including its mountain ranges and green, lush valleys. Nicknamed the Mountain State, it has many breathtaking roads with spectacular views. While visitors flock to West Virginia yearly to take in the scenic roadways, others depend on West…
As thoughts turn to warm weather, vacation, and road trips, a hidden danger is lingering in the background. With more passenger vehicles on the roads and large trucks moving products around the U.S., are you more at risk of an accident during the summer months? …
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System to prevent truck crashes. The Safety Measurement System (SMS) utilizes road inspection and crash data from the prior two years to identify motor carriers that are a high safety risk.…
In seconds, a car crash can happen and cause serious injury. Crashes can be dangerous, regardless of outside circumstances. But not all traffic collisions are created equally, and one type of crash is often deadly. Large truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries, and the occupants of…
Truck drivers are in high demand. Trucking is considered a stable, reliable profession, and it has the potential to be lucrative — some drivers even make six figures. It’s also been ranked one of the worst jobs in America. It is lonely, grueling work that…
