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Big Trucks, Big Dangers: Here are the Facts
Every time you’re out on the roads of this country, you encounter big trucks. They mostly motor along at a reasonable rate and they look harmless sitting in the slow lane. But, they also can be dangerous if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. At Sunset Collision Center, we’re all about safety, because we know that car accidents will happen, but by being proactive and vigilant, hopefully fatalities can be prevented.
Here are the facts:
Two U.S. Department of Transportation agencies and individual states administer large truck safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets standards for new truck equipment and has some jurisdiction over equipment standards for trucks currently on the road. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the safety of commercial vehicles in interstate commerce (vehicles operating across state lines) and has regulations concerning things such as equipment, licensing, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance.
States regulate intrastate trucks (trucks operating only within a single state's borders), and state personnel conduct roadside inspections of trucks and drivers to enforce federal rules for equipment, hours of service and vehicle maintenance and inspection. Carriers with high rates of crashes and inspection violations are subject to interventions including warning letters, offsite investigations, onsite investigations and suspensions of service.
But, even with all of the oversight and regulations, big truck fatalities occur every day. So, the next time you encounter a few of these large 18-wheelers, be observant and wary and remember that caution should always be paramount. These helpful tips are brought to you by Sunset Collision Center , one of the finest collision repair companies in the state of FL.
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