From semi-truck drivers to pickup truck owners, and anywhere in between, the open road is riddled with risk. If you travel long distances in your rig or are behind the wheel a lot, emergency situation preparation is a mandatory part of safe driving. From high-visibility clothing to have the appropriate tools on hand, as well as emergency food […]
Operating a large commercial vehicle on US roads and highways is a considerable responsibility. Accidents involving commercial vehicles can be devastating and potentially fatal. The sheer size and weight of a commercial vehicle should never be underestimated and all safety precautions need to be taken at all times. For these reasons, not just anyone is […]
Recently, I woke up to 34 notifications from Facebook related to a conversation/debate amongst automotive journalists about an article criticizing the modern pickup truck size. This isn’t an uncommon thing, and the argument has been repeated a few times during the past year. Here’s what’s going on. The debated article appearing in Bloomberg further pushes […]
Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted a study showing women are injured more frequently in crashes. And they’re asking the question why. While Jessica Jermakian, IIHS vice president of vehicle research, draws some general conclusions about the kinds of vehicles women drive versus vehicles men drive, the tl;dr answer is this: They […]
When people are looking for a new truck, they often pour over payload and towing numbers, bemoaning the different numbers for different trims. Then, they look at reliability ratings. But how about safety? Since pickup trucks are the new family hauler, pickup truck safety should also be top of mind. So, we took a look […]
When you think of the reasons a truck might cause an accident, going too fast would have to be at the top of the list. After all, truckers are under a lot of pressure to get their products across the country quickly. The more hauls they make the more money they make. Sometimes trucks go […]