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Fatal Big-Rig Crash in Orcutt

A tragic wreck was reported this morning. A big-rig is alleged to have run a red light and struck multiple vehicles. The truck rolled over due to the force of…

Everything You Need to Know about Semi Truck Accidents in California

Commercial vehicles cover about 30 million miles per day in California. Because there are so many semi trucks and other commercial vehicles on our state’s roads, the California Highway Patrol…

What Can Happen if Semi-Trucks Are Overloaded

FAST FACTS About 4,440 buses and trucks were involved in fatal accidents in 2016. Most fatal accidents happened on major roads other than freeways and interstates. The most common time…

The Risks of Driving Around Semi Trucks (And How to Avoid Them)

FAST FACTS Semi trucks travel around 15.5 million miles a day in CA There were 361 fatalities from semi truck crashes in CA in 2017 A semi truck needs 525…

Semi Truck Accidents: Investigations and Dash Cams

FAST FACTS  Buses and large trucks were involved in 12% of all traffic fatalities in

Semi Truck Accidents: Investigations and Dash Cams

FAST FACTS  Buses and large trucks were involved in 12% of all traffic fatalities in 2016. This was a 5% increase from the year before. California is among the 10…

The Safety Procedures of Truck Drivers

FAST FACTS Almost 4,000 people were killed in accidents with semi trucks in 2016. 82%

Smoking Can Be Especially Dangerous for Truckers

FAST FACTS 51 percent of long-haul truck drivers report being cigarette smokers.

Why The Lack of Truck Drivers Is Causing More Accidents

According to the American Trucking Association, there is a lack of drivers in the

How to Drive Safely Around Semi Trucks

When you drive down a highway in California, you are bound to be sharing your space with at least one semi truck.