Texas Truck Wreck Attorney Blog

As mentioned in our previous article, there have been a number of research studies done that have resulted in a compilation of the most common causes of commercial vehicle collisions. This entry is a continuation of the 3 most common driver errors that lead to property and/or injury damage as well as fatalities.

*In order to be licensed to drive a commercial vehicle one must complete a training course - which may make other drivers feel safer. However, it is important to remember that just like new teen drivers - developing a driving expertise takes more time and practice than can be accomplished within the time frame of a single class.

Repeated studies have shown one of the common causes of a truck accident is the driver's lack of experience. Additionally, many trucking companies fail to adequately train their drivers which can lead to serious injury or wrongful death cases.

*In today's ever-increasing competitive climate, retail and trucking companies continue to push the limit of what is 'fair and reasonable' as well as safe. Truck drivers are being asked to 'do more in less time'. In the end, semi and commercial truck drivers are being urged to meet unrealistic pick-up and delivery deadlines that place both their own lives as well as that of other motorists in jeopardy.

*Along with unrealistic schedules, many trucking companies are dangling monetary and other incentives in front of commercial truck drivers that encourage them to make unsafe driving decisions. No doubt about it - prizes, benefits and other inducements that serve to entice truckers to take chances on the road is a very bad idea.

Some motor carriers actually are more interested in looking like they comply with the safety rules than actually following the rules and that can be a very dangerous situation.