Commercial Truck Accident — $750,000 Result

Distracted driving causes hundreds of fatal truck crashes each year. This page explains the three main distraction types facing truck drivers: manual (hands off the wheel, such as texting, eating, or adjusting controls), cognitive, and visual. It outlines why each is dangerous for large trucks and offers tips to help drivers stay focused and reduce collision risk.

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.