They’re behind the wheel of 40-ton machines, barreling down Route 8 and I-79—and many of them are barely awake. Drowsy truck drivers are one of the most dangerous, underreported threats on Butler County roads.
At Benjamin Levine Law, we’ve seen how these preventable crashes can change lives in an instant. If a tired truck driver caused your accident, you’re not just a victim—you’re entitled to answers, accountability, and compensation. Learn more on our Butler County truck accident page.
It’s not always laziness—it’s the industry. Truck drivers are pushed to the limit with tight delivery deadlines, unrealistic routes, and pressure to “make up time” when they’re already hours deep into a shift. That leads to:
Exhaustion isn’t just a side effect. It’s a major safety hazard, and trucking companies know it.
Spoiler: nothing good.
When a fatigued trucker nods off—even for a second—they become a wrecking ball in motion. These crashes cause some of the worst injuries we see:
If you’re lucky, you walk away. But most victims end up with broken bones, spinal injuries, or worse. And they almost always face insurance companies ready to deny, delay, or downplay.
We dig deep—because fatigue doesn’t always show up in the crash report. Our firm looks at:
We build a case that leaves no room for excuses. And when the trucking company starts backpedaling? That’s when we press harder.
Here’s what to do if you’re hit by a truck and think fatigue is involved:
We’ll get to work while you focus on healing. No BS. No corporate spin.
When trucking companies prioritize profits over sleep—and put tired drivers on the road—they’re making a choice. And when that choice hurts you, we’ll make sure they pay for it.
📞 Call Benjamin Levine Law at 412-709-8999 for a free consultation.
We serve Butler County and Cranberry Township—and we don’t back down.
