Commercial Truck Accident — $601,000 Result

Truck accidents have increased over the past five years, and this article ties the rise to changes in driver training. As experienced drivers retire and a shortage grows, trucking companies have pushed to reduce training requirements and put less-experienced drivers on the road. It outlines the prior licensing standards, including classroom and behind-the-wheel hours plus written and driving tests, and explains how the shortage drives the trend.

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.