Month: July 2019

Driver Danger: How Wait Times at Loading Docks Increase Truck Crash Rates

In many ways, truck driving is more of a lifestyle than a career. Most truckers have long hours of service and are on the road for weeks on end. What’s more, a lot of truck drivers are paid by the mile they’ve traveled instead of the hours they spent doing their work. This means that […]

Truck Driver Shortage

Is Trucker Shortage Short Changing Trucker’s Rights and Safety?

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and big rig trucks are familiar sights on highways, roads, and interstates. Since these vehicular giants are so prevalent, most people would be surprised when they hear that there is a shortage of at least 50,000 commercial drivers nationwide — and that number is expected to rise as older drivers retire. Experts within […]