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 →
A growing number of fatal and injury-related car accidents are due to distracted drivers using handheld phones. According to research, 40 percent of cell phone users have admitted to using social media while driving, with 10 percent engaging in video chats behind the wheel. In addition, the Snapchat app has added a “speed filter,” with some drivers taking selfies while traveling at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. Evidence of texting or social… read more →
