You are cruising along at highway speeds on a busy thoroughfare in New Jersey when out of nowhere, a small passenger car cuts you off. Because you are driving a big rig, you are unable to slow down and find yourself violently swerving into the next lane to avoid a...
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Truck Accidents
What are some creative ways to keep yourself alert while driving?
If you are a trucker in New Jersey, you face a variety of potential hazards when traveling long distances for your job. Some of these dangers can be environmental hazards, inclement weather, incorrectly loaded cargo and fatigue. In fact, driver exhaustion is to blame...
Factors that contribute to semitruck rollover crashes
With your vehicle's low center of gravity, a rollover crash on the roadways of New Jersey is probably one of the least of your worries. However, if you are next to a tractor-trailer, maybe it is not your own vehicle you should be worried about. We at Escandon,...
What is the sleeper berth provision?
The last thing that you want to encounter on the road in Monmouth County is a fatigued truck driver. Fortunately, federal guidelines have been enacted that prevent drivers from working long hours to help limit the chances of them becoming fatigued. However, their...
Using effective surveillance to avoid truck accidents
As a trucker who spends considerable time behind the wheel, logging thousands of miles each year, you have probably encountered some close calls along the way. You may be well aware that driving a truck means you have to use extra caution and vigilance as you move...
Why are trucking companies installing in-cab cameras?
When you think of in-cab cameras for large trucks, you may think the main benefit would be to keep truck drivers in New Jersey from using cellphones or other electronic devices while behind the wheel. However, the technology has many more applications, and these uses...
Driving your truck with confidence
As you may be well aware, driving a big rig requires an extended measure of focus, caution and expertise. Even when you are doing everything you can to operate your truck safely and efficiently, you are still subject to the risks of the job especially when other...
Are tractor-trailers safe?
Large trucks play an essential role in commerce in New Jersey and across the United States. However, no matter how much you appreciate that tractor-trailer full of goods, you may feel uncomfortable driving beside one, and you are far from alone. In fact, according to...
What are some tips for sharing the road safely with big trucks?
New Jersey has many highways in Monmouth County so it is inevitable that you will be sharing the road with a large tractor-trailer at some point while you are behind the wheel. While it can seem frightening when such a heavy machine is looming over you, it is...
Are dangerous truck drivers still on the road?
You may feel safer around tractor-trailers in New Jersey knowing that they require a special set of skills and a special license to operate. Because of the hazards these big rigs present, you may also expect truck drivers to demonstrate a high level of caution....