The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of our lives, from the way we work, travel, visit the doctor, pick something up at the grocery store and so much more. But something you may not think about until it’s too late…
Drivers beware. Early fall can be fatal. If the results of a new study are any indication, what you thought was the most dangerous time of year on the road probably isn’t the most dangerous after all. The numbers may surprise you. September is the…
Frustrated at the speed of my internet at home. Excited to finally catch up on TV shows that I haven’t had time to watch yet. Worried about the financial, physical and emotional health of my family and employees (who are extended family). These are just…
Transportation-related injuries are a leading cause of workplace deaths, but autonomous vehicles could change that, according to Kendra DePaul of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. According to DePaul, more than 4,800 workplace fatalities occurred nationwide in 2015, and increased to 5,200 in 2016. Of…
During the summer, farm equipment is out on the roads throughout the U.S., potentially making traffic more hazardous for all drivers for a number of reasons: Size and Speed Agricultural vehicles can be much larger than regular vehicles on the roadway, and usually travel much…
A bill currently under review in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow truck drivers under age 21 to transport goods across state lines. Proponents say the measure would solve the industry’s driver shortage, but skeptics say it is irresponsible, and a better way to…
In an effort to prevent collisions involving emergency vehicles, the Texas Department of Public Safety has initiated the “move over” campaign. Emergency vehicles include all law enforcement, first responders, and tow trucks. Texas Transportation Code 545.157, known as the “move over” law, aims to help…
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 Technologies (ASTs) in new trucks. The statement cited the findings of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Study as the basis…
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 the Center for Transportation Safety at Texas A&M University. The study, conducted by researchers who partnered with the Texas A&M…
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a hard grader, if the agency’s new report that gives each of the 50 states a grade for its overall safety policies is any indication. My home state, Texas, has the dubious distinction of earning the grade of D.…
