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Truck drivers can be paid in various ways, and methods of payment often depends on the specific job, company policies and the type of trucking that a driver is involved in. For instance, some truck drivers are paid a fixed salary, typically if they work for specific companies on regular routes or as part…

You know how groggy and out of energy you feel after a poor night’s sleep. Now imagine you are driving an 80,000 lb. fully loaded semi-truck while completely exhausted and barely able to keep your eyes open. It’s a recipe for disaster that happens all too often on Oklahoma’s highways. Drowsy driving has been…

The trucking industry helps keep the whole supply chain moving from coast to coast. It’s only natural that something so critical is highly regulated. If a trucking company has too many safety violations and their drivers cause too many accidents, the government is supposed to put them out of service. Unfortunately, there are a…

When the attached trailer of a truck suddenly swings out at an angle from the truck’s cab, that’s called a “jackknife” accident because it resembles the motion of a folding knife. Given the size, weight and speed of the average truck, and the potential for a chain-reaction accident among nearby vehicles, it’s no wonder…

In general, commercial transportation companies have an interest in minimizing the collision risk between semi-trucks and smaller vehicles. Higher crash rates tend to push lawmakers to create more restrictions on the industry, which can make it more expensive to operate a transportation business. Additionally, transportation companies often provide the insurance coverage that pays for…

Humans react positively to warmer weather and longer days. Their moods and relationships are often better when the weather is pleasant. People are more likely to go out and socialize during the summer months, which also means that they will spend more time in their motor vehicles. Motorists in Oklahoma are no exception. From…

Crashes involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers and other large trucks can be the most catastrophic accidents on the road. Due to their size and weight, they can easily crush and destroy anything they collide with, whether that includes people or property. As such, it can be helpful to know where, when and why these accidents happen…

With summer’s soon arrival, expect an abundance of traffic on Oklahoma roads as drivers travel on vacation and truckers haul tons of cargo. Drivers must understand that sharing the road with these colossal vehicles that weigh several tons requires extra caution. With more people traveling on the roads from Memorial Day through Labor Day,…

Any motor vehicle collision that involves an 18-wheeler will almost always result in heavy damage. Whether it is property damage to the car or catastrophic injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicle, a truck collision generally means devastating consequences. Unfortunately, a recent collision claimed the lives of six teenagers in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The…

Spring arrives soon and eventually summer, providing more chances for people to hit the road, traveling on Oklahoma highways. On those trips, drivers share the roads with many types of motor vehicles, including big-rig trucks. Give special attention and remain alert when traveling near these colossal vehicles. A collision with these several-ton trucks will…