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A previous post on this blog talked about the hours-of-service regulations that many commercial truckers are required to follow. That post explained that drivers who spend too much time on the road in violation of these regulations can face penalties. Incidentally, an...
The dangers posed by drowsy truck drivers traveling on Monticello's roads have been detailed on this blog in the past. The trouble is that a collision with another vehicle will almost certainly jar a drowsy truck driver awake. How, then, are you to know if the truck...
As a motorist in Kentucky, you have probably noticed that you share the roadways with 18 wheelers, tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles, all of which have the capacity to cause serious injuries to you and other drivers. There are a variety of reasons...
There are many different driving behaviors that can endanger drivers in Kentucky. Drowsy driving isn't talked about as often as some other problems, but it can be just as much of an issue, especially in the trucking industry. The Centers for Disease Control and...
On a recent Thursday afternoon, a Greyhound bus reportedly collided with a tractor-trailer, sending 17 people to the hospital with injuries. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at approximately mile marker 71....
As with any type of adverse event in Kentucky, regulatory bodies strive to determine the cause of trucking accidents in the hopes of preventing them from occurring in the future. In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration performed the Large Truck Crash...
When we hear that there's been a serious truck accident in Kentucky – or anywhere, really – what's the first thing we usually think of? A tractor-trailer was involved. But the truth is, there are lots of types of trucks involved in accidents. Two types...
Those of us who regularly drive the interstates and parkways of Kentucky frequently see signs for truck stops, weigh stations and rest areas. We mostly ignore those unless we're looking for a place to let the dog out, use the restroom or perhaps have a picnic lunch....
There currently aren't enough truck drivers in this country to transport the goods we rely on every day. Late deliveries aren't just inconvenient for consumers. They can be costly for trucking companies and retailers. For example, Walmart fines companies for shipments...
Truck accidents are an unfortunate pillar of the motor vehicle world. These enormous vehicles haul heavy equipment, dangerous materials, and other pieces of cargo that can make the vehicle difficult to operate safely. They can also be under the control of a negligent...