Tag Archives: tractor-trailer safety
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Semi-trucks, also called tractor-trailers or big-rigs, can weigh up to 40 tons. These 18-wheeled behemoths are an essential part of our economy, moving many of the goods and materials we rely on every day. Their size and design are primarily based on efficiency, but where safety is concerned, they leave a lot to be desired…. Read More »
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released recommendations to address the climbing death rate from truck accidents in the United States. Collisions involving a tractor-trailer cause devastating injury and death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fatality rate from large truck accidents in Florida has risen each year since 2009…. Read More »