Oklahomans who head out on the road will be keenly aware of the presence of large trucks beside them, in front of them and behind them. These massive vehicles traveling at significant speeds can be intimidating even if its driver is following all the rules of the...
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Truck Accidents
Heavy caffeine intake linked to truck driver fatigue
Caffeine can feel like a lifesaver. When individuals in Oklahoma and elsewhere are tired due to a lack of sleep or an exhausting day, a cup of coffee or an energy drink can feel like the only thing that can help them power through the day. However, relying on caffeine...
How might a truck accident happen near you on the road?
We have all seen the aftermath of car accidents on the side of the road from time to time. But, truck accidents are another matter altogether. These types of collisions can lead to devastating consequences, with significant property damage and even the potential for...
How truck accident lawsuits are different from other accident cases
For reasons of basic physics, a collision between a large truck and a car can easily cause catastrophic injuries or death to the occupants of the smaller vehicle even when the truck driver walks away without a scratch. Newton’s second law of motion holds that force...
Better safe than sleepy behind the wheel of a large truck
Every truck driver in Oklahoma knows the feeling of fatigue that can come from being on the road for too long. Not only can driving while tired be irritating, but it can also eventually end up being deadly. Although it may seem like a smart idea to power through your...
CMVs may soon be required to install automatic emergency braking
Truck fleet owners in Oklahoma may soon have to install automatic emergency braking on all new commercial vehicles. It depends on whether a bill that was introduced on July 16 in the House of Representatives will be passed or not. The bill is H.R. 3773, the Safe Roads...
Feds set to approve changes to trucker driving time rules
The federal government is planning to ease hours-of-service regulations for truckers working in Oklahoma and across the U.S., according to media reports. If the regulations are changed, it would mark a major victory for trucking industry lobbyists, who believe the...
Operation Safe Driver Week in July will focus on speeding
Both passenger vehicle and CMV drivers in Oklahoma should be aware that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding its annual Operation Safe Driver Week from July 14 to 20. During this week, police will be boosting up the enforcement of traffic laws....
Truck crashes put spotlight on driver fatigue
Truck driver fatigue can result in serious crashes on Oklahoma roadways. Under current regulations, truck drivers are allowed to work for 14 hours per day and spend 11 of those hours driving. Truckers are required to record the hours that they work in an electronic...
Three-day CVSA inspection spree set for June
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be holding its annual International Roadcheck from June 4 to 6, 2019. The inspection spree will consist of mostly Level I inspections, which are the most comprehensive, so CMV drivers in Oklahoma should make sure they are...

