Commercial Truck Accident — $1.4 Million Result

This page offers safety tips for driving near commercial trucks and 18-wheelers, which carry unique risks due to their size and weight. It explains the truck's "no zones" or blind spots, which extend to the front, rear, and both sides and are far larger than a car's, advising drivers to stay where they can see the trucker or the truck's mirrors. It also covers leaving plenty of space around tractor-trailers.

Driving a fully loaded moving truck is challenging for people unaccustomed to large, heavy vehicles. This guide walks through practical safety steps to take before, during, and after a move, beginning with how to load a truck properly: place heavy items along the bottom, back, and sides with weight evenly distributed, and keep lighter, fragile objects on top to maintain the vehicle's balance and control.