Truck Accidents

Thousands of big rigs roar across Florida roadways every day, from urban interstates to rural freeways. Their size and speed can make travel conditions treacherous and potentially deadly in a collision. While physical injuries can be catastrophic, emotional damage is...

Drowsy driving is an issue that continues to plague everyone on the road. Despite awareness campaigns and an overall effort to bring the spotlight onto its dangers, it remains a behavior that many drivers engage in. In particular, it is a big risk when truckers end up...

If you drive a long-haul truck in Florida, you may know firsthand the dangers of travel. You may encounter distracted drivers, road debris, inclement weather and even animals that obstruct your lane of travel. Adequate training and experience can prepare you to...

High winds can make driving difficult no matter what type of vehicle you are operating, but for high-profile vehicles, such as large trucks, it is incredibly dangerous. The wind can whip around a trailer and lead to the truck tipping over. AllTruckJobs.com explains...

The many large trucks, semis and tractor-trailers that many people see on Florida's roads can intimidate other drivers due to their massive size. However, many people take comfort in the assumption that those driving are well-trained in both the operation of their...

If there's one thing that you can count on after a motor vehicle accident, it's that you'll receive numerous calls from insurance adjusters looking to have you tell them about the events leading up to your crash as well as how you're feeling in the hours and days...

Truckers often work long shifts and spend hours driving mundane expanses of roadway. With risks including poor health, boredom and quiet among others, fatigue can quickly diminish a trucker's vigilance and awareness. A common term that truckers use is "alertness...

Thousands of big rigs roll through Florida communities every day, delivering goods on a tight schedule. Tractor-trailers can weigh more than 80,000 pounds when loaded, which can make stopping quickly impossible. Typical passenger sedans weigh less than 4,000 pounds...

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that the number of fatal crashes occurring in the U.S. increased by more than 50% since 2009. At least 9% of these deadly crashes involved large tractor-trailers. National Safety Council (NSC) data...

Florida truckers often hit the road for long stretches of time. Orders often pile up back to back, and truckers take on enormous distances in a single day. Because of scheduling and the amount of time they drive, many only get a few hours of sleep a night. This could...