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In the past fifty years, a lot has changed in the trucking industry. It used to be that trucking companies could put their drivers out on the road for as long as the driver could keep his/her eyes open. Drivers liked it because of the good money, and trucking companies loved it because it meant more cargo was getting down the road....
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Could you imagine making your living driving a big rig? It’s a tough life requiring long hours on the road and constant concentration. In the past, trucking companies have put undue pressure on their drivers to push harder in order to meet deadlines. It’s never a good idea to put fatigued drivers on the road, especially when those drivers are...
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Trucking accidents and car accidents are completely different animals. If you’re in a car accident in Nashville, chances are you have one thing standing in the way of securing fair compensation for your injuries, and that’s the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If you’re in a trucking accident, you not only have the at-fault driver’s insurance company to contend with, but...
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Hundreds of tractor-trailers pass through Nashville every day. They’re on our interstates, highways, and even back roads, delivering the necessities of every day life for individuals and businesses alike. We’re grateful for the role that truck drivers play in our society. Without them, we’d be in a much different situation. However, when trucking companies put fatigued drivers on the road,...
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If you were like a lot of kids, you were fascinated by big machinery when you were young. From dump trucks to front loaders, these larger-than-life vehicles seemed capable of moving mountains. For many, tractor-trailers belonged on that list. You watched in wonder as these massive trucks passed your car on the interstate, hoping the driver would see you and...
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You don’t need a degree in physics to understand that extreme weight traveling at high speed can do serious damage, and that's an experiment you don't want to undertake on the road. The average car weighs around 4,000 pounds. The average weight of a tractor-trailer is 85,000 pounds. To say the least, the sheer force behind big trucks is staggering, and...
