This brochure offers safety tips for trucking through work zones. Statistics and the most commonly occurred types and locations of large truck crashes in work zones are also provided. … [Read more...] about Safe Trucking Through Work Zones
Trucking Safety
Talking Freight – Work Zone Design and Large Trucks
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of U.S. interstate highways and other major and minor roadways that are part of the overall roadway system network often require work zones that allow the … [Read more...] about Talking Freight – Work Zone Design and Large Trucks
Are Truck-Involved Crashes More Frequent and Severe During Work Zones?
Roadway work zones are increasing in the US and there is growing concern over the involvement of large vehicles in work zone crashes. This analysis explores the occurrence and injury severity of … [Read more...] about Are Truck-Involved Crashes More Frequent and Severe During Work Zones?
Trucking Industry Joins in Honoring Historic Highway Act: Record Construction Projects also Prompt Industry Caution on Safe Work Zone Driving
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater, House Transportation and Infrastructure (T & I) Committee leaders, and the U.S. Senate Environment … [Read more...] about Trucking Industry Joins in Honoring Historic Highway Act: Record Construction Projects also Prompt Industry Caution on Safe Work Zone Driving
Truck Drivers’ Concerns in Work Zones: Travel Characteristics and Accident Experiences
A study was conducted to determine truck drivers' concerns about traffic control in work zones (WZs) and to identify the locations of accidents and risky driving situations. A statewide opinion survey … [Read more...] about Truck Drivers’ Concerns in Work Zones: Travel Characteristics and Accident Experiences
Work Zone Traffic Control Proves Hazardous for Trucker — Settlement at Trial
A legal case summary. The suit that was brought by Omar Stevenson, a tractor trailer driver who was injured on July 1, 1982 in the accident occurred at the work site in the two northbound lanes of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Control Proves Hazardous for Trucker — Settlement at Trial