An autonomous truck recently completed a 2,400-mile trip from Los Angeles, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, in five days. Embark, the self-driving truck startup, is already planning to cut that time in half. Such is the world of autonomous … [Read more...]

February weather is rarely predictable. Not even groundhogs can shed light on whether or not we’ll suffer six more weeks of winter or welcome an early spring. Indiana is known for its often-shifting weather forecasts. Hoosiers are used to starting … [Read more...]

Getting in an accident with a semi truck is much more complicated than a typical car accident. First, truck drivers are typically on the job while they’re driving, so the trucking company may be held responsible for the accident. Second, different … [Read more...]

Most people only have a few minor car accidents over the course of their lives. Maybe they’ll have one serious accident that requires some medical treatment. Hopefully, they’ll never get into an accident at all. While never getting involved in an … [Read more...]

In 2002, only 22 percent of Americans shopped online, according to Pew Research Center. In 2016, only 14 short years later, that number was up to 79 percent. More than ever, we’re trusting trucks to deliver packages on time with the click of a … [Read more...]

Trucking companies face two major problems today: drowsy drivers and a shrinking workforce. The Hours of Service regulations prevent truckers from being on the road for more than 11 hours at a time in an effort to combat drowsy driving. Far from … [Read more...]

More than ever before, Americans are choosing to purchase their Christmas presents from online retailers. That means more delivery trucks are on the road to make sure these online purchases make it to customers in time for Christmas Day. Instead of … [Read more...]

For most people, sharing the road with semi trucks is simply part of daily life. Whether you drive on a large highway for your morning commute or live on a well-trafficked road, semi trucks are simply part of the crowd. Some people get nervous when … [Read more...]

Commercial truck drivers are subject to more rules and regulations than most people on the road. Another rule will soon take effect: the electronic logging device (ELD) rule. How will this new rule affect truck drivers? How might it affect your claim … [Read more...]

In most car accidents, it seems obvious who should get the blame: the other driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), human error causes 94 percent of all serious motor vehicle crashes. But being in a … [Read more...]