Semitrucks provide a valuable service to consumers across the country by transporting cargo all around. These large vehicles are incredibly heavy, especially when they’re fully loaded. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles can be dangerous for other motorists. ...
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Truck Accidents
Improper cargo loading can lead to devastating truck accidents
Truck accidents happen all too often on Missouri roads. While factors such as tired drivers and speeding are usually highlighted, proper cargo loading is often overlooked. This risk can lead to serious accidents, changing lives in an instant. Proper cargo loading is...
Most fatal commercial truck crashes don’t occur on interstates
Situated in the country’s heartland, Missouri gets considerable commercial truck traffic on its roads, bringing products of every kind from one part of the U.S. to another. Over 9% of fatal vehicle crashes in our state involve large trucks (those over 10,000 pounds),...
Vehicle issues are a common cause of semitruck crashes
Many motor vehicle collisions occur because of what someone does or fails to do at the wheel. Drivers cause crashes when they exceed the speed limit or get distracted. Other times, crashes occur because of an issue with the vehicle rather than a traffic violation or...