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Why Summer is the Deadliest Driving Season and How to Stay Safe
Most of us look forward to the summer. It’s a time for fun in the sun, backyard barbecues and parties, lazy days at the beach or pool, road trips and vacations. Teens and young adults especially anticipate summer’s arrival, as it signals freedom from classes and the...
Spring Driving Hazards and Tips
That’s right, spring is officially here. Flowers are blooming, the grass is getting greener, and the leaves are returning to the trees after the long, dreary winter. But springtime is a tricky season in Ohio, with one day being bright and sunny and the next bringing...
More than 6,700 trucks, 2,000 drivers placed Out of Service during Roadcheck in 2021
6,710 commercial vehicles (16.5% OOS Rate) and 2,080 drivers (5.3% OOS Rate) were removed from roadways during the CVSA International RoadCheck. Roadcheck 2020, held in late September, had a vehicle out-of-service rate of 22.2% and a driver out-of-service rate of...
Preparing to Deal with a Roadside Emergency
No one wants to have to deal with a crash, a broken-down vehicle or being stranded by the side of the road. But inevitably, at some point in your life, you will probably find yourself in a situation like this and being prepared can make a huge difference in easing...
The Benefits of Driver Training for Emergency Response Personnel
We frequently think that the most dangerous part of being a police officer or firefighter are the actions they perform outside of the car, apprehending a criminal or battling through a burning building to save a life. Great amounts of time and training are spent on...
Holiday Parties, Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix
The holiday season is officially upon us. We’re all busy shopping, baking, wrapping presents, and of course, spending time with friends and loved ones at festive gatherings. This should be one of the most wonderful and happy times of the year, however for far too many...
Rear Impact Guard Now Part of Annual Truck Inspection
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said rear impact guards will now be inspected on an annual basis starting next month. “An example of the type of rear impact guard damage that would result in the vehicle failing to pass the annual inspection would...
Ice, Snow, Sleet – Driving in Dangerous Weather Conditions
It’s the time of year where the weather conditions in Northeast Ohio can make traveling any distance treacherous. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, 17% of all vehicle crashes occur during winter conditions. Even the most experienced driver can...
Brake-related violations net 4,300 OOS orders during Brake Safety Week
Commercial vehicle inspectors sidelined approximately 4,300 trucks across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for brake-related violations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week held this summer. Inspectors across North America conducted 35,764...
Drowsy Driving – The Hidden Killer
Do you or your employees drive for long hours at a time? Are you on the road late at night or very early in the morning? If so, you and your staff could be at risk for falling asleep while behind the wheel. While most people are well aware of the dangers of driving...