Commercial Truck Accident — $7 Million Result

Some of the deadliest truck accidents happen in truck-stop parking lots, not on highways. A truck driver who pulls forward or backs into a space without clearing the area can strike a pedestrian inside the truck's no-zone, where visibility drops to nothing roughly 20 feet ahead, 30 feet behind, and to either side. Driver inexperience and tight parking layouts add to the risk, and the impact can be fatal even at low speeds.

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.