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Review Board Recommends Trucker Prescription Drug Form Be VoluntaryThe federal government may ask truck drivers to disclose medical conditions and prescription medications using an IRC form. Here, learn more about this form.
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The NHTSA Considers Mandatory Automatic Braking Systems for Big-Rigs, Semi-TrucksSupport for mandatory safety technology on big trucks increases as more semi-trucks are involved in serious road accidents. Here, learn about this technology.
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Common Trucking Violations That Could Cause Motorists Grave InjuriesAs big rigs are potentially dangerous vehicles, one would hope that truck drivers keep their vehicles as safe as possible, but this isn’t always the case.
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Are Allergy Symptoms and Medications as Dangerous as Driving Drunk for Truckers? The Answer May Surprise YouTruck drivers who have allergies often look to medications to alleviate the symptoms. Doing so, however, may be dangerous to those on the road.
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Common Ways That Truck Drivers Cause AccidentsWhen an accident occurs involving a large truck, the driver may be to blame. There are several different ways a driver can cause a crash.
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How Poor Truck Maintenance Increases the Likelihood of a CrashTrucking companies and truck drivers have an obligation to properly maintain their vehicles. When they do not fulfill this duty, an accident may occur.
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Hazardous Materials Can Cause Life-Threatening Injuries to VictimsTruckers carrying hazardous materials, like explosives and poisons, cause dangerous accidents, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities to the victims.
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Trucking Industry Realizes Too Many Truck Accidents Are Caused by SpeedingIf speed-limiting devices were required on all trucks, it could reduce accidents and fatalities on highways. Even the trucking industry wants this rule passed.
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Proposed California Law Would Require Trucker Education and Make Roads Safer for MotoristsA proposed California law would require truckers to take a five-month course to get their driver license, which could reduce truck accidents across the state.
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Unsafe in California: Big-Rig Truckers Talking on Hands-Free Phones While DrivingThe NTSB thinks hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as hands-on phones and wants them banned for use by all truck drivers, including in California.