Highway travel offers unmatched freedom. But sharing the road with 80,000-pound commercial trucks? That requires a whole different level of awareness behind the wheel.

The stakes are real. Large truck crash fatalities were 38% higher in 2023 than in 2009. And NHTSA data shows roughly 153,452 people were injured in large truck crashes that same year, averaging about 420 injuries per day. If you’re planning a cross-country drive, these seven hacks will help you stay safe around…




