Inclement weather conditions in Texas are often problematic for drivers of large commercial trucks. Visibility is compromised by thick fog and heavy rain. Truck stability is threatened by high winds.…
A holiday celebration or trip to visit friends and family shouldn't have to end in a tragedy. Unfortunately, traffic fatalities occur on Texas highways during the major holidays, including Christmas. …
Purchasing a used car is always a gamble. Buyers run the risk of investing their money into a vehicle, only to experience one mechanical problem after another. Buying a used…
Some drivers are in a hurry; others distracted by cellphones. Either way, drivers who fail to stop when a light turns red are highly likely to broadside another car or…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a notice of proposed changes to the hours of service (HOS) rules, which seek to update the existing regulations on the trucking…
In 2017, approximately 3,721 people across Texas were killed in traffic collisions. Now the Texas Transportation Commission wants to cut those numbers in half by 2035 and eliminate traffic deaths…
The state of Texas has established new laws to increase truck safety, such as increasing the number of agencies that can enforce height and weight rules, according to Land Line. Supporters…
Every day since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roads. That’s more than 65,000 killed in Texas roadway crashes over the past 20 years. The…
Currently, 70 percent of freight in the United States is transported by commercial trucks. The trucking industry, however, is experiencing a high turnover rate, primarily due to an overall dissatisfaction…
In their 2019 report, the Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety (AHAS) raises concerns regarding highway safety. The organization identifies 16 essential highway laws they believe all states should adopt and enact.…
The number of traffic fatalities in Texas dropped in 2018 for the first time since 2015 according to preliminary data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Overall, however, Texas traffic…
The tug-of-war effort among lawmakers regarding whether to permit larger commercial trucks continues to be an ongoing battle. Specifically, proposed legislation would increase the weight limit on commercial trucks from 80,000 to 91,000 pounds and…
