Monthly Archives: July 2025
Should I Worry About Fatigued Truck Drivers?
Since the coronavirus pandemic ended, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has repeatedly diluted HOS (hours of service) requirements, such as the definition of rest. Previously, according to the FMCSA, resting usually meant sleeping or at least napping. Now, in most situations, the r-word means “not driving.” These activities include pumping gas, loading and… Read More »
The Five Kinds of PTSD
Many people are surprised to learn that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the most common car crash injuries. Normally, trauma causes head injuries. But PTSD is different. A stress-induced chemical change causes this brain injury. Stress causes the amygdala to swell and the hippocampus to shrink. As a result, the brain’s emotional… Read More »
What is the Leading Cause of Truck Accidents?
Driver impairment, in one form or another, is the leading cause of truck accidents. Usually, impaired drivers know they shouldn’t get behind the wheel. But truck drivers are under such enormous financial and other pressure to complete their runs on time that they often disregard the safety of others, hope for the best, and… Read More »