Although it may be hard to believe, many tractor-trailers that you'll notice driving alongside you on the highway or city streets weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. This is significantly more than the average passenger car. The latter weighs around 3,000 pounds. The sheer difference in size is one of the reasons that crashes between passenger cars and trucks often leave the motorists involved in them with catastrophic injuries or worse.
Autumn can bring unexpected hazards for motorcyclists
South Dakota motorcyclists likely still have a couple of months of good riding weather before the cold and snow sets in. However, it's essential not to underestimate some of the dangers that fall can present to bikers.
If you have a CDL, you face higher standards for alcohol use
As a truck driver, your commercial driver's license represents more than the ability to drive trucks; it also represents your livelihood. Any suspension or revocation of that license could easily mean unemployment and looking for a new vocation.
