license violations<\/a>. These issues prohibit them from operating commercial vehicles, but that is not enough to deter some commercial vehicle operators from going to work and driving. Many truck industry supervisors and companies they work for do not have protocols in place to detect when their drivers are in violation of the law. Other companies are short-staffed and overlook when their workers are not eligible or experienced enough to drive.<\/p>\nMechanical deficiencies<\/strong><\/p>\nTrucks and commercial vehicles must pass safety inspections before they can be on the roads. Many semi-trailers, big rigs and other commercial trucks do not pass inspections. They may have faulty equipment, outdated technology and other mechanical deficiencies that can lead to issues on the road that cause accidents.<\/p>\n
It is not always operator error that causes truck accidents. Many of them are caused by passenger car drivers, unqualified truck operators and mechanical problems. There is not much you can do about those issues, but you can treat all trucks the same by giving them a wide berth and paying careful attention to them and other motorists while driving safely to avoid accidents with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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