Tragically, 2019 saw the largest number of fatalities in trucking accidents on U.S. highways in more than three decades. Kentucky residents are aware that tractor trailers and other large trucks are commonplace on the roads, which greatly increases the risks...
2 freight trains collide near Lexington
A recent collision between two freight trains caused some Kentucky residents near Lexington to evacuate their homes and injured four engineers who were aboard. The accident happened shortly after 11 p.m., on Sunday, March 19.The collision between two Norfolk Southern...
Do you know some of the common causes of truck accidents?
Getting into an accident with a big rig can have devastating consequences for unlucky motorists because of the truck's large size and weight. But have you ever considered what are the causes of these accidents?Sometimes, it's as simple as an equipment failure, e.g.,...
Watch out for jackknifed trucks on Kentucky roads
Winter is a particularly dangerous season for driving. One hazard truckers face during periods of inclement weather is jackknifing. A jackknifed truck is out of the control of its driver, which makes it potentially deadly to passenger vehicles in the vicinity.It helps...
Multi-vehicle interstate pile-up injures 21
The recent spate of Arctic cold that swept down from the north to paralyze most of the states south of the Mason-Dixon line took its toll here in Kentucky as well. Authorities are blaming the ice and snow from the winter storm for contributing to the Interstate 65...
Tesla’s Elon Musk reveals ‘The Beast’
This week, the chief executive officer (CEO) for Tesla, Elon Musk, revealed the company's latest product known as "The Beast." The futuristic yet powerful semitruck is an electric model.From a traditional standpoint, electric big rigs make little sense. When you...
Truck drivers must use great caution on the roads
America runs on long-haul trucks. Almost all of the goods and food items that pass through consumers' hands and mouths at some point nestled deep in a semitruck's cargo trailer.Most of the men and women in the trucking industry are hardworking, dedicated drivers who...
How much do you really know about 18-wheelers?
If you were injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, you quite literally might not know what hit you. As you endure the healing and rehabilitative process, learning about these big rig behemoths may help to put your 18-wheeler accident in the proper...
What are the top 3 causes of large truck collisions?
If you've ever set out on I-65, only to find yourself in a white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel as your passenger vehicle gets buffeted about by the big rigs on the interstate, you truly know the meaning of fear.It's indisputable that occupants of smaller trucks...
Lincoln Country truck wreck kills 1, leaves baby critical
A two-vehicle collision last month in Lincoln County killed a 29-year-old man and left a 6-month-old infant in critical condition fighting for his life.According to reports from local media station WKYT, the wreck occurred on Memorial Day shortly before 8 p.m., in the...
