More than half of all truck driver deaths in crashes are the result of truck rollovers.  When cargo is piled up in a truck, the "center of gravity" moves higher up from the road, making the truck easier to turn over.  Fully loaded rigs are ten-times more likely to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.  If you are a driver, you know the dangers of rollovers and how to avoid them, but not everyone knows about trucks and besides, a little reminder never hurt anyone.  So consider this information for the non-drivers and as a reminder for those who are drivers.  Let's take a look...

• over-acceleration, causing loss of control
• high wind conditions
• shifting of loads
• poorly balanced loads
• pulling multiple trailers (triples are 3.5% more likely to over turn than a 5-axle tractor-semi
• quick lane changes
• turning too fast around corners, on ramps and off ramps

• keep cargo as low to the ground as possible
• drive slowly around turns
• try to keep cargo centered and spread out as much as possible in the trailer
• avoid quick lane changes
• steer gently and smoothly when pulling a trailer
• slow down before going into a turn
• control your speed (loaded or empty) and brake early
• do not drive fatigued