When temperatures drop below freezing, driving can become more difficult. With Ohio’s winter weather, such as blowing snow, freezing rain, and icy roads, driving can become hazardous, and the likelihood of being involved in a car accident increases. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation
On Friday, February 3rd, 2023, a train derailment occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, causing catastrophic damage to the town of East Palestine and altering the lives of residents in the area. Multiple train cars contained a dangerous chemical, vinyl chloride, that is both colorless and…
There are a lot of ways to have a bad day, but a car crash is near the top of the list. You hope your bad day only involves property damage, a schedule adjustment and nothing more than a minor injury. Unfortunately, this is not…
Truck drivers are in high demand. Trucking is considered a stable, reliable profession, and it has the potential to be lucrative — some drivers even make six figures. It’s also been ranked one of the worst jobs in America. It is lonely, grueling work that…
While thousands of working truckers head down America’s highways on any given day, even more are on the roads this time of year. Drivers in other vehicles should always keep in mind the need to use extra caution when driving around large trucks, each weighing…
Waiting weeks for an online package to arrive is no longer the norm. More than half of retailers offer same-day-delivery services, and consumers are used to getting their purchases fast. E-commerce giant Amazon expects to deliver more than one billion orders during the holidays, and…
The commercial trucking industry is among the most vital in the United States. Dedicated drivers leave their families for long stretches, transporting 80% of all cargo in America – four times as much as rail, air, water, and pipeline combined. And large truck driving is…
When you’re on the road and realize you’ll be late to your destination, it can be tempting to floor the gas pedal and drive over the speed limit to get there faster. Contrary to popular belief, speeding rarely saves you time. One study found that…
Summer brings idyllic temperatures and sunny evenings, and many living or vacationing in Ohio will take advantage of the weather and spend time on residential boats this summer. Boating is incredibly popular in Ohio, and the state ranks in the top 10 for registered residential…
Members of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) did not waste any time voicing their concerns over the latest findings reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on large truck fatalities. On March 2, the NHTSA released statistics concerning vehicle crashes, and the agency…
So… What Exactly is a Crash Dummy? A crash test dummy is an anthropomorphic testing device (ATD). This is a fancy way to say that a crash dummy is a mannequin that closely imitates the size, shape, mass, stiffness and energy absorption of an actual…
If you’ve ever climbed onto the back of a motorcycle, you know the thrill and excitement of riding one. With the wind rushing by, you might quickly forget that a motorcycle rider has a higher risk of crashing, often through no fault of their own.…
