Sentences with phrase «of a big rig»

Ever wanted to feel what it's like to sit behind the wheel of a big rig?

The driver of the big rig was reportedly arrested on an unrelated warrant.

Some drivers are improperly trained for the operation of a big rig.

I was 21 years old and I had never even seen the inside of a big rig, let alone ridden in one or driven one.

Both sides of this big rig are decorated with a cute elephant and lion on the semi attached to a blue truck.

Because of the size of a big rig truck, most collisions result in personal injury of some kind or another.

I'm 44 years old and I've never sat in the driver's seat of a big rig my entire life.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba / VANCOUVER, April 23 - At an Alberta oil loading terminal, a convoy of big rigs are gearing up to haul Canadian crude oil hundreds of miles through bone dry fields across the U.S. border into Montana, where the oil will be transferred to pipelines and rail cars headed south and west.

I made short work of the big rigs, as well as dawdling minivans, snoozing sedans, and texting pickups,» I noted in my report of the tour up and down California's Central Valley on Interstate 5, adding, «I've often leveraged the R's agile attributes on my regular commute as well, though the effort vs. return on SoCal's packed I - 405 is nowhere near as good.

This game puts you in control of various types of big rigs and having you drive them on some of the most dangerous roads in the world.

With well over 400,000 commercial truck crashes in 2014 as reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), it is important to recognize the possibility of a big rig collision and the consequences.

Our hardworking Rio Rancho truck accident lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience assisting the victims of big rig crashes across our state recover the financial compensation they deserve based upon the severity of their harm.

Our caring Albuquerque truck accident lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience helping the victims of big rig crashes across New Mexico recover the financial compensation they deserve based upon the severity of their injuries.

Now in part 2 I'll talk a little bit more about the mechanical aspects of big rigs and we'll take one for a drive!

I remember getting in, looking around, and giggling to myself - «So this is what the inside of a big rig looks like!»

As we near the outskirts of the city early that afternoon, caravans of big rigs with soot - streaked trailers groan past.

Sales of midsize SUVs will grow by 16 percent between now and 2022, while deliveries of the biggest rigs — think Ford Expeditions and Chevrolet Tahoes — will jump 25 percent, according to a forecast by researcher LMC Automotive.

It's reinforced by communications staff members who tweet photos of the governor hooking up a snow - bound car to a tow truck or poking his face in the cab of a big rig to check on the driver.

Sure, this game gave me a laugh, but it reminded me too much of Big Rigs Over the Road Racing.

Why does the boy, who expresses little but venom - spewing vitriol for his father from the outset all of a sudden get the warm fuzzies when he finds he has to sleep in the uncomfortable confines of the big rig's front seat?

The stoic gunslinger's resolve to go it alone is soon tested when he crosses paths with Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a fearless alpha female making a break across the desert with former sex slaves hidden in the hold of her big rig.

Sharp - eyed reader Luis Galdames happened to be in the vicinity of the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, and found Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, two of the biggest car stars of the «Transformers» movie series chilling out on the back of a big rig outside the studio gates.

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado proves you don't need the massive footprint of a big rig to get the job done.

When plans for the Dakota were being drawn, it was only logical that its styling should be patterned after the Dodge Ram, which looks like a smaller version of a big rig and has set sales records for Chrysler.

With lucrative SUV and truck sales on the ascent, Detroit automakers are racing to ditch slow - selling cars in favor of the big rigs that mint them money.

Not — I don't know — conquering the self via some quasi-religious ascetic ritual (I'm picturing robed, chanting game reviewers hitting themselves in the face with copies of Big Rigs: Over the Road), but by putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

Chances are good that you've never heard of Big Rigs, a low - budget PC title — and given the title, it's unlikely that you'd even remember a game this generic if you ever saw it in a store.

In the case of truck accidents, drivers and manufacturers of big rigs are held to a much higher standard than other drivers, and if an accident occurs you or your loved one may be reimbursed for your injuries.

If it is found that negligence on the part of the big rig driver or the trucking company played a role in the accident, your chances of a successful outcome for your injury claim will dramatically increase.

Drivers who dart and weave behind, alongside, and in front of big rigs are not necessarily acting wisely when they fail to keep in mind that a fully - loaded truck at highway speeds can take nearly the length of full football fields to stop — much longer than a standard road sedan.

Falling asleep at the wheel of a big rig due to intoxication or failure to conduct required safety inspections are alternative grounds for revocation or suspension of the driver's CDL.

When operated by careful, attentive drivers, large commercial vehicles can travel safely down any roadway, but as soon as a negligent truck driver gets behind the wheel, the size, speed, and power of a big rig can turn it into a killer on the road.

According to law enforcement officials, about one - quarter of all big rig collisions are caused by a distracted or inattentive driver.

The driver of the big rig also filed a motion in limine to exclude certain evidence offered by the plaintiff's expert witness, Alan Asay.

If you are keeping clear of a big rig in the right lane, for example, talk about why and maybe even mention the blind spots that truckers have to deal with.

If driving a truck has ever crossed your mind, or you just like the looks of that big rig going by, enjoy reading a little more about getting your CDL

Jump behind the wheel of these big rigs and see if you can deliver their loads.

Multiple people are involved with the driving, maintenance, and operation of a big rig, and as mentioned, any one (or more than one) could be at fault in a wreck.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba / VANCOUVER, April 23 (Reuters)- At an Alberta oil loading terminal, a convoy of big rigs are gearing up to haul Canadian crude oil hundreds of miles through bone dry fields across the U.S. border into Montana, where the oil will be transferred to pipelines and rail cars headed south and west.

I made short work of the big rigs, as well as dawdling minivans, snoozing sedans, and texting pickups.

Specific rules pertaining to the operation and maintenance of semi-trucks apply in injury cases related to collisions with these types of big rigs.

In part I of intro to truck driving we talked about some mechanical aspects of big rigs.

I went from never being inside of a big rig to driving a 53» trailer thanks to all the knowledge provided to me.»

When a cyclist approaches, the RFID sends a signal to the traffic light which turns on a flashing «cyclist» sign at eye height to warn drivers, especially drivers of big rigs, that they should check for bikes before making a right - hand turn.

In fact, one thing that keeps her rig on the road regularly is doing final legs of the trip for some of those big rigs that don't want to come up into the Northeast.

Since driving a truck is considerably more difficult than driving a traditional passenger vehicle, truck drivers must receive certain education, training, and licensing before they can get behind the wheel of a big rig.

Recruiters for trucking companies are salesmen; there is a chance that they've never been behind the wheel of a big rig.

We covered the operation of a big rig and took a drive, now I'll cover taking the CDL exam and share thoughts about the process of getting your CDL.