Driving in Hollywood and the rest of Southern Florida comes with certain dangers. There are distracted drivers, heavy traffic, intense weather patterns, wildlife, and other dangers. However, you’re probably used to driving near your home and in your community. Even though statistics show you’re more likely to be in an…
For big rigs and tractor trailers, high winds can mean an increased risk of accidents and rollovers. Quite simply, these vehicles have a much higher center of gravity and when large trucks drive along bridges or highways, especially, the wind can hit the truck with enough force to knock the…
Garbage trucks and waste disposal trucks have an important role to play in Hollywood and South Florida. Waste disposal keeps our streets clean and help us get rid of garbage from our homes, creating a more hygienic environment. Each year, however, people across this country are injured and killed in…
When most of us hear about commercial truck accidents, these collisions involve tractor trailers, big rigs, and other large transport trucks. But other trucks can also cause crashes on the road. Waste trucks, for example, can easily be involved in accidents. In fact, there are several reasons why waste truck…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 20% of car accidents take place in commercial parking areas. In many cases, parking lot accidents do not result in any injuries. A parked car may be empty when it is rear-ended or hit by another car. In addition, parking lot accidents…
Truck drivers have one of the most dangerous jobs and may face a higher risk of work-related illness, accidents, and injuries, according to a new study from the University of Utah’s Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. The study identified a number of lifestyle factors that can increase…
In Hollywood and South Florida, squeeze play accidents are a serious type of trucking collision. This type of collision occurs because of the size and length of tractor-trailers. These vehicles are so large that when they are making a right turn they need to veer left first. To some motorists…
Florida is known for having some severe weather systems. The state sees everything from torrential downpours to tornadoes, and while we don’t have to deal with harsh winter weather conditions the way parts of the country do, the weather in Hollywood and South Florida can still wreak havoc with driving.…
Fall is here, and that means harvest season for some crops. Harvesting season can mean more trucks, machinery, and seasonal workers on and near the road in rural areas, so drivers may want to stay more alert. There are a few tips to keep you driving safely all season and…
Diabetes is a serious disease that can eventually affect a person’s ability to drive. Earlier this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) exempted over 70 truck drivers who managed their condition with insulin. The truckers will have an exemption for about two years. Usually, interstate truck drivers need…