The trucking industry requires a lot from their workers. Not only do workers have horrible hours, but the pay is not worth the physical demands on the body. Furthermore, the lifestyle puts many truck drivers at risk for health conditions, such as diabetes, heart conditions, and blood clots. While the drivers are certainly at risk,...
Read MoreHow Did This Virginia Semi-Truck Explosion Happen, Killing The Driver?
A Virginia semi-truck explosion occurred earlier this month in a single vehicle collision that shut down Interstate 81. According to witnesses, the fuel truck’s tire blew out and caused the vehicle to overturn just off the highway. After overturning, the whole truck went up in...
Do Trucks and Buses Need Data Recorders?
According to McClatchyDC.com, the National Transportation Safety Board has urged bus and truck manufacturers to install data recorders on vehicles so that they can be studied in the event of a catastrophic accident. 
The NTSB made the recommendations following a fiery truck accident last year...