New Report: Low Trucker Wages Lead to Long Hours and Increased Safety Risks
The wages truckers earn are too low, forcing them to work extended hours that sometimes exceed legal limits, according to a new report recently presented…
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Trucking Alliance Supports Truck Safety Technology
According to a statement released November 2, the Alliance for Driver Safety and Security (the Trucking Alliance) voiced support for the deployment of Advanced Safety…
A Time to Give Thanks, Drive Safely
Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the biggest travelling season of the year for American motorists. AAA Texas estimated that 3.9 million Texans will travel 50…
Road Debris: A Danger that Some Texas Drivers Are Suing Over
Fifty-four Texas drivers are part of a lawsuit filed against Durwood Greene, the company hired by the Texas Department of Transportation to perform roadwork on…
CVSA Program Aims to Train Truckers to Be Safe on the Road
Safety should be a priority for those operating commercial trucks and buses. This year’s Operation Safe Driver, a week long roadside inspection program, aims to…
Texas A&M Study Says Texting Most Dangerous Distraction on Road
Three types of distractions affect drivers on the road, and the most dangerous of those is texting, according to a paper published in August by…
Texas Bans Texting while Driving—Is It Enough to Stop Distracted Driving?
Starting September 1, 2017, a law signed by Governor Greg Abbot will take effect that makes texting while behind the wheel of an automobile a…
How Do I Prove that the Trucker was at Fault for My Accident?
When an automobile collides with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of large trucks, they are capable…
DOT Again Delays Effective Date for Truck Driver Training
Congress, various safety groups, as well as the families of crash victims have been working for more than 20 years to get the U.S. Department…
Legislation to End Vehicle Inspections in Texas Stalls Out
Texas is currently one of only 15 states that still require safety inspections for vehicles, but Senate Bill 1588 would have eliminated that process, saving…