It's a common scene on New Mexico highways. You're driving along, and then suddenly, you see a semi-truck careen out of control and plow into the median. The chances of getting into an accident under these circumstances are extremely high. Thus, let's look at what can...
Safety advocates debate teen trucker laws
Teens are coming to the world of the long haul in the field of professional truckers. There was a time when the median age for truckers was 54, but a shortage in haulers has prompted a need to cover the gap in New Mexico and across the country. This has led ambitious...
Ways for truckers to avoid accidents
Residents of New Mexico may be interested the ways that a trucker can reduce the possibility of an accident. What are some of the causes of these catastrophic events on the highway? Some common causes No trucker wants to get into an accident. According to ATBS, some...
Monitoring for harsh braking, acceleration among truckers
Drivers in New Mexico, especially those of 18-wheelers, are all too liable to engage in harsh driving: that is, harsh acceleration, harsh braking and harsh turns. This applying of more than usual force to the accelerator and brakes is usually a sign of aggressive...
More coffee consumption may lead to more truck crashes
Drinking a large amount of coffee can benefit many truck drivers over the short term. However, one study argues that drinking it excessively for the long term can raise the risk of a crash. Truckers in New Mexico should know that this study focused on two groups of...
Distraction poses a threat of serious truck crashes
New Mexico motorists know about the dangers that they may cause when they engage in distracted driving. People texting or surfing the internet while operating a vehicle can easily crash into other cars and pedestrians, causing serious and even fatal accidents. This is...
Federal study to examine large truck crashes
Many people in New Mexico and across the country fear driving near large trucks, especially due to the damage that can be caused when one is involved in a crash. Due to the size, weight and mass of semi-trucks, other drivers and passengers involved in a collision are...
Thousands of drugged truckers may be on the road
It is easy to feel a little paranoid when you encounter a tractor-trailer on a New Mexico highway. You may find yourself asking many questions. When was the last time someone inspected the brakes on that rig? Has the driver slept recently? Does the driver see you...
Random nationwide inspection finds many trucks with faulty brakes
On May 15 of this year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) introduced Brake Safety Day. This was an unpublicized day on which the CVSA partnered with local law enforcement in 45 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces and conducted random inspections of...
Inexperienced truck drivers causing more accidents, study says
A U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) study highlighted the role of inexperienced truck drivers in accidents involving semitrailers.The agency’s 2018 report showed that a driver with under five years of experience driving big rigs—35,000 pounds to...
