Last month, Wisconsin Representative Reid Ribble introduced a bill that would allow larger, heavier trucks on U.S. roadways. The bill, called the Safe, Flexible, and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, argues that this would both increase highway productivity and decrease the amount of trucks on the road. This bill is in response to a study...

There are an estimated 2 million semi-tractor trailers in operation throughout the United States. With this many in operation on our highways, it is not surprising that motor vehicle crashes involving semi-tractor trailers frequently occur. When they do, the resulting injuries are usually more significant, given the size, weight, and momentum of semi-tractor trailers.In...

Samsung, primarily known for its smartphones, laptops, and tablets, created an 18-wheeler truck prototype that could prevent serious accidents, news sources report. Using its own technology, Samsung rigged the semi with four large screens on the back of the tractor trailer.These screens create an image of the truck driver’s vantage point, allowing motorists to...

Large, heavy vehicles are prone to catastrophic accidents. Because of their size, weight, and decreased visibility (blind spots), commercial trucks are notorious for causing serious – even fatal – traffic collisions. You might assume truck and car accidents are the same, but the legal process following a commercial vehicle accident involves a multitude of...