Truck drivers are a vital part of keeping North Carolina up and running. Sadly, the rate of fatal truck accidents has recently risen. Large truck crashes are more likely to result in fatalities than typical car accidents. They’re involved in 10% of all fatal crashes. That number is alarming considering the fact that only 4% …
2019 had the most fatal truck accidents in 14 years Read More »
Certain occupations in North Carolina carry a potential for specific types of injuries to workers in those industries. One of those occupations with specific common injuries is truck driving, and some of these are shoulder problems. This obviously occurs due to the strain put on the shoulders of drivers while in constant motion, not to …
Driving a truck is one of the most important jobs you can have, but it is also one of the most dangerous ones in North Carolina. Truck accidents happen all over the world every day for many reasons, including poor sleep, driving under the influence, and failure to follow traffic laws. Driving Under the Influence …
If you’re in the trucking industry, one accident is enough to make you bankrupt in North Carolina. Today, trucking accident verdicts have led to increased insurance rates for American trucking companies, resulting in the resignation of carriers and unnecessary cost-cutting measures, such as scaling back on insurance. The reason for this is the rise of …
How to avoid the \”nuclear verdicts\” in your trucking business Read More »
Trucking supports the backbone of the American economy. In 2020, truckers will carry nearly 12 billion tons of goods across our great nation. In fact, almost 6% of the American workforce holds a job related to the trucking industry. Walmart alone employs roughly 8,600 truckers. Without truckers, store shelves would be empty, car dealerships would …
80,000 Pounds Versus 3,400 Pounds. What Happens In An Accident With a Tractor-Trailer Read More »
