Roadways across the state of Georgia are seeing higher volumes of commercial traffic with each passing year. Without question, traveling in close proximity to large vehicles such as tractor-trailers can be very intimidating for any driver. Tractor-trailers are...
Truck-only highway project in Georgia may have a safety impact
The aftermath of a large truck wreck, sometimes, is permanently etched in a person’s mind. The wreckage, the damage and the spillage along highways and roads are just the beginning. And the most startling are the lives affected of not just the drivers, but also their...
High school principal and family killed in tragic wreck
Most drivers in Georgia know that they are likely to encounter tractor-trailers any time they travel along interstates or highways here. Tractor-trailers are massive trucks and can cause major damage in a crash. However, it’s not only their size that makes these...
Drowsy truckers pose a serious threat on Georgia’s highways
Truckers in Georgia spend long hours on the road, and their employers often provide financial incentives to those who make as many deliveries as possible as quickly as possible. However, these factors combined can lead to drowsy driving and truck wrecks. The following...
Truck wreck-related deaths are on the rise
The automotive industry is continuously making advancements in motor vehicle safety technology. Rear-view cameras, side airbags, and stronger car frames have all helped save countless lives in car wrecks. Despite these advancements in technology, not all types of...
Fatigued or distracted driving can cause fatal truck wrecks
The major highways that crisscross the state of Georgia are heavily utilized by tractor-trailers. Traveling alongside these massive vehicles is a daily occurrence for most drivers in this state. Even though truck drivers are required to undergo special training and...
2 drivers killed in catastrophic motor vehicle wreck
Tractor-trailers are often considered the backbone of the economy in the United States. Highways and interstates across the state of Georgia are heavily utilized by these big trucks nearly 24 hours a day. Although tractor-trailers are an efficient way to ship goods...
Truck wrecks are frequently caused by distracted driving
Drivers these days face an abundance of distractions like cellphones and other gadgets that can take focus off of the road. Every year, distracted driving causes thousands of injuries and deaths in Georgia and across the country. Even though commercial truck drivers...
Can poor truck maintenance cause a wreck?
Just as your car requires regular maintenance to stay safely operational, the big rigs on Georgia’s roadways require regular maintenance and repair. What happens, though, if trucking companies do not properly maintain their fleet? Who is responsible for maintenance of...
Group asks government to require safety measures for big rigs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says a new study shows automatic breaking and other electronic warning systems could prevent two out of every five crashes involving semi trucks. The IIHS says these systems lower speeds by over 50%, drastically...
