Safely operating a massive tractor-trailer requires constant focus and attention. Many commercial truck drivers are subjected to conditions that make it easy for them to become drowsy and fatigued behind the wheel. Drowsy or fatigued truck drivers are responsible for...
Truck Accidents
Things to remember when driving near tractor-trailers
Tractor-trailers are a common sight on roadways across the state of Colorado. These big rigs are a necessity since they ship and transport consumer goods that are needed every day. However, sharing the road with massive tractor-trailers is not the same as driving...
Truck driver in fatal crash had no commercial license
In Colorado, it's just a fact of life that drivers will have to share the road with tractor-trailers. Because they are so big, tractor-trailers can be very dangerous vehicles. To drive these behemoths lawfully, truck drivers must complete the necessary training and...
Inexperienced truck drivers can cause serious accidents
In Colorado and across the United States, supply chains are becoming strained due to shipping issues. Since tractor-trailers are one of the most efficient ways to transport goods and merchandise throughout the country, truck drivers are in high demand right now. In...
Injuries and death the result of crash with tractor-trailer
It's no secret that roadways across the state of Colorado see heavy volumes of commercial traffic at nearly all hours of the day and night. Sharing the road with huge commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers is a daily occurrence for the majority of drivers here....
How to safely drive near tractor-trailers on interstates
The interstate highways that crisscross the state of Colorado are considered by many to be safer than other roadways since there are no intersections or necessary stops. However, this can give drivers a false sense of security. Traveling at high speeds in close...
Driver killed after tractor-trailer hits bridge
Tractor-trailers are a vital part of the U.S. economy but can also pose a risk for Colorado motorists who share the road with them. It's not only the massive size of these trucks that makes them dangerous, but also the cargo they are hauling. Tractor-trailers often...
Overturned tractor-trailer claims the life of a driver
Commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers are responsible for delivering many of the goods and necessities American citizens use daily. However, traveling near these massive trucks can be daunting for even the most experienced drivers. Truck accidents involving...
Tractor-trailer causes horrific multi-vehicle crash
Many drivers in Colorado likely travel through major trucking arteries on their daily commutes. Understandably, driving a small sedan alongside a massive tractor-trailer can be a harrowing feeling. Tractor-trailers are massive, intimidating and all over the road. One...
Here’s how to safely pass tractor-trailers on the highway
Roads across the state of Colorado are full of tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks. These massive trucks are used to transport merchandise and make deliveries for companies in nearly every industry. For those in passenger vehicles, it can be...