Common Causes of Large Truck Accidents
Due to delivery deadlines and company expectations, truck drivers are under serious pressure to perform timely and efficiently. The trucking companies are under similar pressures to spend the least on vehicle maintenance. This further complicates the already dangerous and difficult job of driving a large truck safely. Causes of large truck accidents include:
- General truck company negligence
- Improper maintenance
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted truck driving
- Tailgating
- Brake issues
- Rollovers due to harsh weather and road conditions
- Overweight trailers
- Unsecured loads
- Transport of hazardous materials
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