What are the most common causes of trucking accidents?

Common causes of truck accidents include inadequate training as to driving technique, safety issues and defensive driving; inadequate supervision and monitoring of drivers; driver fatigue; characteristics of a tractor trailer acceleration, braking and visibility; drug use or alcohol use by the driver; speeding; mechanical failure; defective parts; and improper loading or overloading the truck.

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Q: What are the most common causes of trucking accidents?

A: Common causes of truck accidents include inadequate training as to driving technique, safety issues and defensive driving; inadequate supervision and monitoring of drivers; driver fatigue; characteristics of a tractor trailer acceleration, braking and visibility; drug use or alcohol use by the driver; speeding; mechanical failure; defective parts; and improper loading or overloading the truck.