News tagged with 'Trucking Accidents'

The driver behind the wheel of that 40-ton rig or school bus next to you might be physically impaired, yet still driving. That's according to a government study that finds there are more than a half-million commercial tractor-trailer and bus drivers who are eligible for full disability benefits because of health issues, yet are still driving. 

Operators of heavy machinery, including airplanes and now tractor-trailers as well as air traffic controllers, are all banned from using the smoking cessation drug, Chantix.   Included in the many adverse reports are accidents involving drivers who become psychotic, dizzy or unconscious.