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When hit by a distracted driver, proof of distracted driving can be established through a police report, analysis of the accident scene, eyewitnesses, and cell phone records. Establishing Proof of Distracted Driving In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,166 deaths caused by distracted drivers. Distracted driving behaviors are especially dangerous for truck drivers behind the wheel of 80,000-pound trucks. When large, commercial trucks are in

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a significant rise in essential delivery services across the country, putting more trucks on the road and pushing drivers past safe driving limits. COVID-19 Causes Relaxed Safety Regulations Under normal circumstances, commercial truck drivers have restricted driving hours to promote safety, but the coronavirus pandemic has created changes in those restrictions. To provide needed relief to Americans during the COVID-19 crisis, the Trump Administration

When large 18-wheelers stop on the side of the road or park overnight, truck drivers must obey trucking regulations and implement safety protocols to prevent traffic accidents. Dangers of 18-Wheelers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict regulations in place to ensure the safety of all drivers on U.S. roads and highways. One such regulation addresses large, commercial 18-wheelers that stop along the highway or park in

Overloaded trucks are at high risk of causing deadly truck accidents because they are harder to maneuver, mechanical failure is more probable, and the force of impact is greater if a crash occurs. Commercial trucks must comply with maximum weight limits to prevent accidents and fatal injuries. Dangers of Overloaded Trucks The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulates commercial vehicle weight limits for all commercial trucks that travel on U.S.