Most modern semitrucks now use air brake systems. However, when something goes wrong, whether because of a system failure or a truck driver’s error, the repercussions are often severe. Air brake failure is a leading contributor to trucking accidents, so it is vital...
A missing semitruck Mansfield bar may put your life at risk
Regardless of where you drive in Louisiana, you are apt to encounter at least one tractor-trailer. After all, commercial vehicles transport necessary goods across the Pelican State. If a semitruck has certain modifications, though, your life may be in danger. While...
Two trucks collide, spill fish on Louisiana interstate
The name of the Bonnet Carre Spillway in New Orleans, Louisiana, seemed particularly apt approximately a week ago when a dump truck and an 18-wheeler collided, causing the semi truck's cargo of frozen fish to spill across Interstate 10. The collision...
2 dead in Louisiana collision with log truck
There are many reasons that commercial trucks can pose a threat while on the road. One is the wide turning radius that they require, which can encroach into other traffic lanes and pose a danger to nearby vehicles. That appears to be what occurred very early on...
What should you know about 2017 truck accidents?
When you read the paper or watch the news, you may notice that many truck accidents take place on the roads of Louisiana. You may be interested in the crash statistics from 2017 and what they reveal about trends in truck accidents. You may think that truck collisions...
Disney World trip results in tragedy for 5 Louisiana kids
A trip that was supposed to take a group of Pentecostal church members from Louisiana to the purported "happiest place on Earth" ended in tragedy when a semi truck collided head-on with their church van, as well as another big truck, killing five children in...
Will lowering the driving age for trucks lead to more accidents?
You may not be aware, but our country is suffering a huge shortage in truck drivers. This affects everyone in Louisiana because we need trucks to drive freight. They stock the shelves in the stores. Without enough trucks, store shelves stay empty. Most of these trucks...
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse for truckers
People in Louisiana know that the state has strong laws in place regarding drunk or drugged drivers. It can be important for them to also know that the agency that provides oversight to the commercial transportation industry is also developing a program designed to...
Are long trucker commutes endangering motorists?
Sharing the road with commercial trucks is an inevitable part of life for residents of Louisiana and the United States, but for many motorists, navigating their way around these large, heavy vehicles can be an anxiety-inducing experience. When cars and trucks collide...
What are inattentive driving behaviors?
We've all been there before: you glance to the car next to you and see the driver with their head down, busy doing this or that. The roads of Louisiana can be dangerous for multiple reasons, and inattentive drivers like them can be a huge contributor. Inattentive...