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Are Class 8 Trucks More Vulnerable to Accidents?

As per FMCSA, class 8 truck drivers cause accidents in the majority of cases. Over exhausted truck drivers are dangerous for maneuvering class 8 trucks. A maximum of 11 hours can be allowed to drive. He/she should take at least 10 hours of rest before commuting another shift.

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Are Class 8 Trucks More Vulnerable to Accidents?

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  1. Are Class 8 Trucks more vulnerable to accidents?

  2. As per FMCSA, class 8 truck drivers cause accidents in the majority of cases.  The main factors involved are the following: Driver fatigue is responsible for 18% of truck wrecks.     Higher speed accounts for 23% of cases. 44% of class 8 truck drivers who take drugs or under-prescribed medication cause accidents. Let's go through some more reasons in the following slides. INTRODUCTION

  3. Over exhausted truck drivers are dangerous for maneuvering class 8 trucks. A maximum of 11 hours can be allowed to drive. He/she should take at least 10 hours of rest before commuting another shift. Service Duration

  4. Truck drivers are often found to use illegal drugs or sedatives during their driving sessions. As a side effect of these medicines, they feel sleepy which may easily lead to a deadly accident. Using drugs

  5. Truck drivers are devoid of a normal social life. They spend most of their professional life in the cabin of the truck. The driver has to remain away from family and friends, and hence his mental health may get disturbed. Fatigue

  6. Many class 8 trucks have manufacturing defects at the time of transportation. This may very well lead to an accident as a result of carelessness or ill-maintenance. Equipment breakdown

  7. Truck drivers are devoid of a normal social life. They spend most of their professional life in the cabin of the truck. The driver has to remain away from family and friends, and hence his mental health may get disturbed. Lack of Maintenance

  8. Educating the drivers, monitoring them, and keeping truck parts in a good shape can lessen the rate of accidents to a great degree. In case you need help with truck accidents, consult a professional truck accident lawyer for legal help. Conclusion

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