The Senate Commerce Transportation and Safety Subcommittee held a hearing in February 2020 where numerous groups raised concerns about issues in the trucking industry. One of these issues was the introduction of a bill in 2019 that would allow CDL holders under 21 to...
Truck Accidents
How CMV drivers can avert fatigue on the road
Fatigue can impair cognition, reaction times and memory, which is why it is so dangerous for drivers, especially truckers. Below are some tips that truck operators in West Virginia can take into account. These methods could help address fatigue on the road or prevent...
A truck’s black box may be invaluable after a crash
If you routinely travel in or around Charleston, you know how popular the area is for commercial truckers. After all, Interstates 64, 77 and 79 are major thoroughfares. While truck drivers perform an essential function, truck accidents may put your life in...
FMCSA plans new crash study as trucker distractions rise
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released the findings of its last large-truck crash causation study back in 2006. Drivers in West Virginia probably understand that a lot has changed since then. Texting and other phone use behind the wheel has grown to...
How drivers and truck companies can prevent underride collisions
Large commercial vehicles have a substantially different structure than passenger vehicles, which means they can create very different kinds of crashes than smaller passenger vehicles. Many people have heard of jackknife accidents, which involve the loss of control...
How truck drivers can avoid jackknifing
Large truck accidents are all too common in West Virginia, and many of these accidents involve jackknifing, which is when the truck folds in on itself. Jackknifing is preventable; it's simply that truckers may be inexperienced and not follow certain safety guidelines....
The catastrophic cost of truck accidents
Most West Virginia motorists realize that commercial truck accidents have the potential to be a lot more dangerous than passenger vehicle crashes. This is due in part to the size difference between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle. Most passenger cars are going...
Some trucking groups want safety tech, younger truckers
Accidents involving large trucks are often more severe than other accidents on West Virginia highways because of the size of big rigs relative to other vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it will be working with different...
Our rural roads are among the most dangerous in America
West Virginia is a beautiful state, no question. Scenic mountains are part of the appeal, with stunning views appreciated by residents and visitors alike.Regrettably, the many rural roads, along with the dangerous driving behaviors of the motorists who frequent them,...
Study: truckers among the most sleep-deprived workers
Ball State University released a study involving more than 150,000 working adults that traced the rise of sleep deprivation in several industries. West Virginia residents should know that lack of sleep mostly plagues industries where 24-hour shift work is common. It...