Lack of training could be key factor in semi crashes, experts say

Lack of training could be key factor in semi crashes, experts say

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — Following Tuesday’s crash on US-131, which damaged a bridge and closed the highway, experts say wrecks involving commercial trucks are happening far too often — and a lack of training may be a key factor. Steve Gold, founder and CEO of 160 Driving Academy, the largest commercial truck driving school in the country, said there are nearly 100,000 semi-truck crashes per year nationwide. He believes inexperience is one of th…