Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when loaded with cargo, and they can also be more than 110 feet long. This makes them very dangerous ...
Commercial trucks such as semi-trucks and tractor trailers present unique dangers to small vehicles and their passengers. Not only must truckers be constantly aware of the hazards associated with these massive vehicles, but other motorists also need to use extra caution whenever they encounter commercial trucks on the road.
A local high school track coach was killed and nearly 20 students were injured Thursday evening when a school bus was involved in a wreck with a commercial tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle. According to local authorities, the wreck occurred shortly before 11:00 pm near Talco, Texas, roughly 25 miles north of Mount Pleasant.