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  The Changing Face of Trucking: Accidents, Culture, and Professionalism (2014~ 2023 2025) Mike Tayon 10/05/2025 ( Assisted by the brilliant ChatGPT! ) Introduction Over the past decade, America’s highways have witnessed a troubling trend: an increase in crashes involving large trucks . At the same time, the culture of trucking itself has been shifting. Veteran drivers often describe a stark difference between the disciplined professionalism they lived by and the image-driven attitudes they now see among many younger drivers. This article explores the hard numbers behind accident trends, the perspectives of seasoned drivers, and the challenges facing the industry as it balances modern technology, cultural shifts, and the timeless need for situational awareness. Accident Trends: A Decade of Rising Risk Fatal crashes involving large trucks have risen significantly in the past 10 years. National Safety Council and NHTSA data reveal that fatalities involving large trucks i...