Injuries and deaths from accidents involving large trucks have been on the rise over the past decade. Large trucks are vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The number of large trucks involved in fatal accidents varies from state to state. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 4,761 people killed in truck accidents across the … [Read more...]
Driving The AlCan During Winter
The primary highway into Alaska to and from the lower 48 is the Alaska Highway, also known as the AlCan. Driving the AlCan during winter requires preparation to ensure smooth travel. Plan Your Stops Several businesses along the AlCan Highway are closed or have reduced hours in winter months. It is important to call well ahead to ensure businesses, such as motels, gas stations and … [Read more...]
Sharing The Roads With Snowplows
Snow is a constant during the Alaskan winters but may contribute to unsafe road conditions. As snow and ice builds up on the roads, snow removal becomes a priority. Snowplows are used for snow removal and make Alaskan roads safer for everyone. There are a few things to know however when sharing the roads with snowplows. Practice Patience Snowplows travel at slow speeds to do their … [Read more...]
Sharing The Road With Semi Trucks
Driving near semi trucks can be scary and sometimes even tense, but when sharing the road with semi trucks there are a few things to know. Semi trucks are large, require additional space, need more time to maneuver basic driving actions. Semi trucks are much larger than other vehicles and require consideration from other drivers. The blind spot on semi trucks is much larger. If you … [Read more...]
Truck Driver Safety
Semi trucks cannot navigate through traffic with the same level of agility as smaller automobiles. This is not because truckers are bad drivers; it is a simple fact of physics. Big rigs are large, heavy, slow to turn and slow to stop. Meanwhile, cars are quick, agile, light and fast to stop in comparison. Still, there are a number of things truck drivers can do to ensure they are … [Read more...]
Ice Roads In Alaska: Are They As Dangerous As They Appear
Alaska is a beautiful state. It has variable temperatures, beautiful icy winters and plenty of things to do for winter-lovers. One thing that has been spread around America through the media is the potential for extremely dangerous trucking across the state. Yes, the roads are sometimes challenging in Alaska, and one cable TV show, Ice Road Truckers, made that obvious. How realistic … [Read more...]
