The idea of self-driving cars may be gaining acceptance by New Yorkers, but what about the advent of automated large trucks? Those who are in the trucking industry may well be on their way to understanding the technology currently under development and the potential...
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Study evaluates safety of trucker hours of service regulations
As the trucking industry expands to meet the rise in demand of the improved economy, large trucks make up more and more of the vehicles on the roadways in New York. The New York Times has recently suggested federal lawmakers are not doing enough to protect motorists...
Diabetes: Not an excuse for causing deadly truck accidents
Did you know that federal rules about commercial vehicle operation have loosened to include more diabetic drivers? In years past, people with insulin-dependent diabetes were prevented from obtaining commercial drivers licenses for interstate transport. Now, however,...
Who is most likely to drive while drowsy?
By now, most people are aware that driving while drowsy is just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Did you know, though, that over-the-road truck drivers aren't the ones that are most likely to drive while drowsy? The actual group of people who are most likely...
‘Extra unusual’ truck accident leaves 3 injured
According to the assistant fire chief in Yonkers, there was a very unusual truck accident recently on I-87/New York State Thruway. A sedan was trying to enter onto the highway. The car caught the front of the truck as it tried to pass. The back of the car was caught...
Wal-Mart, Tracy Morgan Reach Settlement Over Accident
On Jun 7, 2014, a horrific accident involving a semi-truck and a limo bus killed James McNair and seriously injured Tracy Morgan. The accident happened on the New Jersey Turnpike.The semi-truck belonged to Wal-Mart and the driver is facing charges of assault by auto...
What You Need To Know About Big Trucks And Hours Of Service
Since commercial trucks such as semis and big rigs are considerably bigger than a typical personal vehicle, when things go wrong, the injuries and damage they can inflict on another vehicle can be extensive and in some cases, even catastrophic. Although truck drivers...