Poor Road Conditions Account For Many Car Accidents Each Year. Question Is, Who is Liable? Most car accidents happen because of human error. However, they sometimes occur due to poor road conditions. If you’ve ever inadvertently driven through a bad pothole and ended up with a flat tire and busted rim, you know how frustrating it can be. The question, though, is what can you do about it? If someone runs a red light and… read more →
NHTSA Proposes Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks A few weeks ago, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMSCA, have both proposed adding speed-limiting devices to heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trucks and 18-wheelers. According to both agencies, the move would save lives, cut energy costs and save more than $1 billion in fuel costs per year. While organized… read more →
Do You or Someone You Know Battle Depression or Anxiety? Depression and anxiety are common symptoms that most everyone is familiar with, either personally or professionally. Physicians treat these disorders every day, and the result? Not always what they hope for. There are several types of depression and the overall recommended treatment for the illness: See a doctor. Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness, affecting roughly one in every 10… read more →
Jackknife Truck Accidents In Florida Are More Common And Dangerous Than You Think. When regular cars face off against commercial vehicles like semis, they almost always lose. Due to their huge size, massive weight, heavy cargo and other variables, big rigs, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles inflict vast amounts of damage when they’re involved in car accidents. Because they have multiple segments and moveable joints, articulated vehicles, as they are technically called, are… read more →
The life of a Trucker – It’s Hard To Stay Healthy To state the obvious, truck driving involves long periods of sitting still in a truck. This inactivity can lead to health problems that can impact their ability to drive. Poor food choices to select from while over the road, going for long periods of time with no sleep, and having to deal with the stress of maneuvering the highways, are all a recipe for… read more →
