Truck drivers should note that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that in 2020, Brake Safety Week was held from August 23-29. This is an annual brake inspection spree that affects truckers across Louisiana and the rest of the U.S. Inspectors will be...
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Truckers who consume more coffee may get in more crashes
Truck drivers in Louisiana may drink coffee to stay awake, but one study argues that the long-term effect of excessive coffee drinking is possibly harmful. A U.K. transport safety lecturer, in partnership with the Virginia Tech Transport Institute, conducted a study...
Brake failure a frequent cause of commercial truck crashes
When it comes to the truck driving profession, experience and training go a long way, and when truckers take to Louisiana’s roadways without having sufficient training or experience, they threaten their own safety as well as that of everyone else traveling the...
Mental trauma following a large truck accident
Large truck collisions can bring many consequences for victims, such as the loss of life, injuries that leave someone permanently immobilized or unable to work, financial problems and other hardships. For some victims, mental trauma is a serious challenge in the days,...
Large truck drivers and addiction to technology
There are many reasons why collisions involving large trucks occur, whether a crash happens because of inclement weather, the negligence of someone operating a passenger vehicle, the use of alcohol or drugs on the road, fatigue and other risk factors. However,...
A properly restrained load can prevent an accident
Before many trucking companies in Louisiana agree to hire a new driver, they do a background check to verify that their driving record supports their ability to safely and responsibly operate a big truck. Truckers are required to test before they receive their CDL...