How Tanker Trucks Cause Accidents in Texas

Texas is a major player in the United States oil industry. Because of this, semi-trucks carrying oil are a common site on the freeways in Dallas, Fort Worth, and across the state. Many truck drivers are careful, do not exceed weight limits, and work hard to ensure they drive safely from point A to point B. Unfortunately, there are still too many times that because of time restrictions and bad decision making, a truck driver makes a serious mistake that causes a terrible Dallas tanker truck wreck.

How Trucking Companies and Drivers Could Prevent Accidents

It is the responsibility of the trucking company, the workers at loading sites, and the driver to make the truck and tank as safe as possible. If just one thing goes wrong, the mistake could lead to serious accident. According to industry safety experts, the factors that most often lead to a tanker truck roll over in Dallas and across the nation include:

  • Tire Condition and Pressure: All vehicles are at risk of a dangerous rollover accident if their tires in are poor condition or are improperly inflated; tanker truck are no different. In fact, as the liquid load of the truck is more unstable than most loads, it is exceedingly important that the driver checks his tires often and ensures that the trucking company replaces any worn tires.
  • Speed and Control: Speeding with a full load of fuel is an extremely dangerous move. As speed increases, braking ability decreases and the likelihood of a serious accident skyrockets. Speed is a major contributing factor in tanker truck rollover accidents in Dallas.
  • Training: Truck drivers who operate tanker trucks should receive special training. The Center for Disease Control recommends that tanker truck drivers should take a driver training refresher course twice a year.
  • Weight Distribution: It is crucial that the liquid inside the tank of the truck doesn't exceed weight or capacity limits. Under or over filling a tank can cause a serious accident
If you or a loved one has been hurt during an accident with a tanker truck in Dallas, call the experts at 877.290.1382 to schedule your free consultation. You have been hurt; do not settle for less than you deserve.



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