Yes, it’s like following a wall. And, yes, they do crawl up hills.
But they have the same right to be on the highway as anyone else.
Tractor-trailers are essentially a moving warehouse on wheels and are classified as Class 3 vehicles. They can weigh 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. When big trucks are on the road, drivers of other vehicles should be aware of the 18-wheeler’s capabilities and limitations.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...