How Technology Can Help Prevent North Dakota Truck Accidents

The trucking industry is an essential part of the North Dakota economy, with commercial trucks transporting cargo and materials across the state and throughout the country. However, as the number of heavy trucks on the roads increases, so does the risk of accidents. The North Dakota Department of Transportation reports 734 truck accidents across the…

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Truck Accidents Can Lead to PTSD for Any Driver, Including Truckers

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. One such event that can lead to PTSD is a commercial truck accident. In North Dakota, where the trucking industry plays a vital role in the state’s economy, understanding the connection between PTSD and…

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Trucking “Safety” Isn’t Keeping Anyone Safer

The dangers of commercial trucking are fairly well known. Driver fatigue is a leading factor in deaths and catastrophic accidents. Too many trucking companies want their deliveries made yesterday. The simple reality is that the farther a driver of a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler drives, the more deliveries he/she can make. More deliveries normally mean a…

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What If a Truck Clips Me But Keeps on Driving?

You’re driving as usual on the road to work when suddenly, a large tractor-trailer hits you while trying to cross over to your lane. You’re expecting them to stop, but they just keep on driving. On what was supposed to be your regular commute, you now find yourself on the side of the road, unsure…

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North Dakota Makes the “Deadly Dozen” for Truck Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a yearly report outlining the most dangerous states for truck accidents. For 2020, truck fatalities were over 5,600, and injuries topped 146,000 nationwide, demonstrating the dangers of truck accidents. Their current report lists the deadliest dozen states for truck accidents, and North Dakota has made the list.…

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Are Truck Drivers’ Hours-of-Service Rules Unrealistic?

On June 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Safety Administration revised their regulations for truck drivers when it comes to their hours of service. There is now a 60/70 rule which means that truckers cannot drive for more than 60 hours in seven consecutive days or 70 hours in eight consecutive days. Once they hit that…

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