Like any activity, driving all day can become tiring, and sometimes it can be frustrating to work with other drivers on the road. If you drive a truck in Louisiana, though, it is important for you to make sure you do not become aggressive as you drive. According to...
How long can truckers be on the road?
When you drive a truck in Louisiana, you may love the thought of being out on the road by yourself. However, it is important for you to be a safe driver and this is why there are regulations governing how long you can drive in one day. You and your fellow truck...
Why are large trucks more dangerous than other vehicles?
Louisiana residents share the road with all manners of vehicles, both big and small. Understandably, large trucks in particular can make people nervous. But just what about trucks make them so much more dangerous than other vehicles? Size is the first thing that comes...
Rollover accidents account for large portion of truck fatalities
There is no question that the trucking industry is important for shipping goods across the country. However, countless people in Louisiana and other states are put at risk every day by truck drivers who are tired, distracted or intoxicated, or who may lose control due...
What should you know about truck accidents?
Big rigs on Louisiana's Interstate 10 speed along, rushing to get to their next drop-off point. Long haulers on Interstate 20 cruise between Dallas and Atlanta in semitrucks that are a necessary element in U.S. trade. The drivers transport goods across the...
What can truckers do to stay safe on the road?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides tips for Louisiana truck drivers who navigate busy highways. Whether you only pass through doing long hauls on Interstate 20 or you make short runs throughout the state every week, you can help keep...
Alarming facts about truck accidents
Large truck accidents account for a major portion of highway deaths in Louisiana and across the nation. Per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s most recent statistics, in 2015, 11 percent of highway deaths involved a truck. Of the 3,852 people who died,...
Stressful work conditions may lead to truck accidents
It is a well-known fact that large trucks are involved in many accidents across the country every year. Fast highway speeds and the immense size of commercial trucks can create a deadly combination. Truck drivers in Louisiana and elsewhere may also work in stressful...
Trucks with older drivers, heavy loads a hazard
Many Louisiana residents spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel in their day-to-day lives, and with this in mind, it is important to stress the safety issues that come being on the road with large trucks. With aging drivers and heavier loads, the hazards...
Highlighting the BAC standards for commercial truckers
No matter how skilled of a driver you may be, driving next to a commercial vehicle such as a semi-truck on any of the roads in or around Lake Charles can be intimidating. Given the sheer size of these vehicles, irresponsible actions by their drivers can produce...