Truck Accidents

fedex

Given the amount of money and time that goes into putting a Federal Express truck on the road, you would think there would be fewer accidents. Unfortunately, at least in California, that is not case – and the examples are numerous. This past December a FedEx truck crossed the median on Interstate 5 in South […]

ups truck

Online shopping represents one of the biggest retail shifts in the 21st century. Consumers want warehouse-to-doorstep service. As a consequence, there are more delivery trucks on the roads than ever before. This means people are at a greater risk of being involved in an accident with a UPS truck or other delivery vehicle. Delivery trucks […]

It is a haunting story that defies comparison: 30 miles north of Los Angeles, just outside of Valencia, an unstable, 46 year-old man slams his Honda Accord into the back of a parked tractor-trailer, instantly killing himself and his two young children. It is later determined that the man, who had been embroiled in a […]

Although drowsy driving is incredibly dangerous and has caused many deaths and injuries over recent years, there are still truckers in California and all across the United States who overextend themselves and drive while fatigued, putting others at great risk of harm. Why? In short, time is an important asset in the trucking industry. Less […]

self driving truck

Mercedes-Benz has long been known for innovation, but the latest technological advances are turning heads throughout the motor vehicle and computer worlds. Last week, Mercedes unveiled a robotic truck driving system that might allow long-distance truckers to get needed rest during long trips. However, some are wondering if the potential for abuse of such a […]