#AskRobertGabor Transport trucks contribute to the nation’s economic wellbeing by moving products and raw materials throughout Canada and across the border to and from the United States. The reliance on trucks brings with it an increase in transport truck accidents. According to data compiled by the Ontario Provincial Police, there were a record number of highway collisions and fatalities in the province with 55 deaths in 7,674 collisions. As police continue their efforts to make Ontario roads safer, motorists need to become aware of the causes of transport truck accidents and what to do if they suffer injuries as a ...
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#AskRichardChang If you drive a passenger vehicle, the sight in your rearview mirror of a transport truck approaching a highway speed can be intimidating. One in five traffic collisions involves at least one truck according to data compiled by Ontario Provincial Police. Improper maintenance, loads shifting and driver fatigue are only a few of the causes of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Knowing some of the common types of transport truck accidents and their causes could help to keep you safe when on Ontario roads. Watch out for wide turns Large commercial vehicles, particularly tractor-trailers, require more room than smaller vehicles when negotiating ...
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