Why do large trucks travel mostly after midnight?

In Hanoi, Vietnam, a lot of building taking place= tonnes of brickdust daily and concrete and brick rubble, buildings torn down making way for the new post colonial. read more

The impact of these trucks is most dramatic in states that have allowed certain industries--coal, for example, or logging or steel--to use trucks loaded beyond even the state weight limits. In North Carolina, lawmakers have approved 10 measures in the past 13 years that allow heavier trucks on the state's secondary roadways, according to the News & Observer. read more

Sharing the Road with Trucks. Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and may need up to 100 yards to stop. Here are some tips to help keep you safe when you drive near trucks: Maintain a safe following distance. When the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object, you should be able to count at least two seconds before you pass the same object. read more