Where Are the Blind Spots on 18-Wheelers?

There are four places around an 18-wheeler where the driver has no idea you exist. You drive through them every time you’re on the highway. The blind spots on 18-wheelers — the industry calls them no-zones — are big enough to swallow your car whole, and a trucker who can’t see you can’t avoid you. […]

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How to Check a Truck Driver’s Accident History

Commercial trucks move millions of goods across the country every day. Most trips happen without incident, but when a crash involving a semi-truck does occur, it leads to a whole series of questions. Has the driver been involved in other accidents? Did the trucking company properly vet their safety record? When you know how to […]

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The Special Risks of Commercial Truck Accidents on Maryland’s I‑495/I‑95 Corridor

If you live or commute in the Lanham area, you know just how busy the I‑495/I‑95 corridor can get. This part of the roadway is known as the Capital Beltway and is a vital artery for commuters and freight trucks. Unfortunately, with that traffic, especially when large vehicles are involved, there is a serious risk […]

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What Percentage of Truck Crashes Are to Blame on Defective Truck Parts?

Truck accidents are exceptionally dangerous, and recent statistics show an increase in both injuries and fatalities over the past decade plus. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 5,936 people were killed in truck crashes and another 161,000 were injured in 2022. Truck accident-related fatalities have risen 49% over the past 10 years, and injuries […]

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Are Underride Guards Required on Big Trucks?

Truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of accidents that occur across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,956 people were killed and an estimated 160,608 people were injured in crashes involving trucks in 2022. Of the more than 500,000 large trucks involved in accidents, 71% were classified […]

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Why Is Passing to the Right of a Commercial Truck Risky?

For many people, driving past a large commercial truck can be nerve-wracking. Since these vehicles are heavy, large, and difficult to maneuver, it can be easy to put your smaller vehicle into a vulnerable position. When it comes to passing trucks safely, you may want to avoid a certain side of the vehicle. At GDH […]

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What Is the 14-Hour Rule for Truck Drivers?

As many as 65% of commercial truck drivers report that they often or sometimes feel drowsy while driving, and another 50% admit that they’ve actually fallen asleep when operating their trucks in the previous year, according to the Truck Safety Coalition. Read that again…HALF of the drivers questioned admitted to having previously been asleep at […]

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