The Silent Menace: Truck Driver Fatigue and Its Devastating Impact on Vermont Roads Vermont's scenic roads, from the winding stretches of Route 100 to the busy corridors of I-89 and US-7, are shared by all types of vehicles. Among them, commercial trucks play a vital role in our economy, but with their immense size and weight comes immense responsibility. One of the most insidious threats posed by these large vehicles is truck driver fatigue – a condition that significantly impairs a driver's judgment, reaction time, and attentiveness, turning a routine drive into a potential catastrophe. When a fatigued truck driver causes an accident, the consequences for victims in Vermont can be life-altering, and understanding your legal rights is paramount. Why Truck Driver Fatigue Is a Serious Legal Issue Unlike a regular car accident, a truck accident involving fatigue often points to a systemic failure. Truck drivers are subject to strict Hours of Service (HOS) reg...