South Carolina’s MADD came up with a new way to drive home the message that drunk driving kills – a new special license plate remembering drunk driving victims. In South
Eighteen-wheelers can cause major, fatal traffic accidents
On a recent Sunday evening, an 18-wheeler found itself stalled on I-35 South at Rittiman Road. As a result, several other vehicles behind the big rig were involved in a
Pregnant moms may be at higher risk for car accidents
Pregnant mothers-to-be may be at a higher risk for being involved in car accidents. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed that, during a three-year period, the study
Trucking company insurance rates may face a hike
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to raise the minimum level of liability insurance for trucking companies. The potential change has raised the ire of the Owner Operator
Future Drunk Drivers May Be Grounded
These days, if the inebriated person will allow it, others will take away his or her keys to prevent the person from driving. In the future, that may not be
Tractor-trailer crashes must be secured quickly to preserve evidence
Collisions involving a big rig are not handled as standard car accidents are. In the minutes after a crash, the driver involved will usually contact his or her employer. A
Will Lowering the Legal Drinking Limit in Texas Make a Difference?
As a state, Texas has one of the highest rates of recorded drinking and driving. For years, law enforcement and the Texas justice system have been trying to do something
Sleep Apnea Presents Dangers in Trucking and Transportation
More than three million truckers travel U.S. highways every day. Many people drive to work each day alongside a big rig. The situation is cause for caution, particularly considering highway
Freeway-Side Parking Can Cause Accidents
Four years ago, a big-rig trucker parked his 18-wheeler in an emergency lane on a southern California highway. A driver in an SUV crashed into the truck, killing three people.
Drive Safely: Focus on the Road With Children Aboard
To drive with safety in mind, focus on observing everything around you. Any distraction — from texting or adjusting a GPS device to handling obstreperous kids — increases the risk