Truck Driving Errors to Avoid

An accident involving a semi truck or other large commercial vehicle can be catastrophic. All truckers share a very important responsibility to operate their vehicles as safely as they reasonably can. Sadly, statistics show that trucker error is a common cause of vehicle collisions, rollover accidents, and other harmful incidents along our country’s roads and highways.

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Common Truck Driver Errors

Of course, trucking accidents are not always the fault of the truck driver involved. However, researchers have identified certain trucker errors that are contributing factors in many collisions. Some of the more common errors to avoid include:

• Violations of hours of service laws, which leads to dangerous levels of driver fatigue
• Failure to correctly secure cargo
• Carrying more or heavier cargo than the vehicle can safely handle
• Failure to signal turns or lane changes
• Operating a commercial vehicle under the influence of stimulants or alcohol
• Failure to compensate for drivers’ blind spots
• Speeding or other legal violations

If you operate a commercial vehicle, safety needs to be a top priority, for your own sake as well as that of other drivers. If you own or manage a trucking company, make sure your drivers are familiar with safety regulations and follow them carefully.

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