The damage that a commercial box truck accident can create is quite significant. Box trucks earned their names from the straight-sided, often square shape of the cargo space. Also commonly called straight trucks and high-sided vans, these vehicles are commonly used as delivery trucks and range in size from 12 to 22 feet in length. Given their many uses, businesses have made a great profit from them, but that doesn’t take away from their dangerous nature. Businesses should take into account the risks that come with the rewards. 

Like with any large truck, the biggest threat to others on the road is the size and weight difference between a loaded box truck and an average vehicle. An accident that would be a fender-bender between two similar-sized cars can become a disaster when a car collides with a box truck. Box truck insurance is needed to protect your business from the inherent liabilities. 

Unstable Structure 

Box trucks have high sides, so they’re more likely to tip over when making a sharp turn. Their tall profile also makes them dangerous in high winds so they can be easily pushed into another lane by a gust of wind if the driver is not prepared. Simply due to the nature of the box truck structure, box truck insurance is a crucial business component. 

Incompetent Drivers 

Since these trucks don’t require a commercial driver’s license to operate, drivers without proper experience in loading and handling such a truck can easily cause an accident.

Also, drivers are often on a tight schedule and may drive recklessly, or are looking for addresses and not adequately focused on driving. Both of these factors can easily lead to accidents.

Due to the pressure to stay on route and make deliveries on a scheduled routine, drivers are more prone to causing serious accidents. Afraid to fall behind on their deliveries, some drivers may drive past the legal hours-of-service and put other people on the road at risk. Truck driver fatigue plays a large role in many delivery truck accidents. 

Large Blind Spots

A distracted truck driver is less likely to check their blind spots, and these trucks have very large blind spots, making many driving maneuvers dangerous. Many of these trucks don’t have adequate mirrors to account for inadequate views. When a truck driver can’t see others driving next to or behind them, they can easily cause a collision.

About Tobico Trucking Insurance

Trucking insurance is one of the most difficult types of insurance to obtain, but it doesn’t have to be. At Tobico Trucking Insurance, we are experienced and knowledgable about the trucking insurance market and the needs of trucking operations of all types and sizes. You need an agent who has the specialized knowledge of this ever-changing industry, and we have the products and the dedicated customer service to provide you with what you need. For more information, contact us any time of day at (469) 731-0707 to find out how we can help you.