Truckers and their employers in Oklahoma should know that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released some disturbing data during the 2019 Transportation Research Board's annual meeting. The organization found that the percentage of fatal crashes...
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How speed limiters could reduce large truck crash deaths
According to federal data, large truck crash fatalities went up between 2009 and 2017. This came despite a corresponding decrease in miles traveled by commercial truckers. Oklahoma drivers have good reason to be wary around big rigs because many are not equipped with...
Recalls of dangerous meat products up sharply
The number of recalls of poultry and food products has significantly increased since the Food Safety Modernization Act was passed in 2011. High-profile recalls of food items like eggs, romaine lettuce and beef have impacted consumers in Connecticut and all over the...
How ADHD could be a safety risk
Drivers in Oklahoma and throughout the country who have ADHD are less likely to get into a car accident if they are medicated. This is the main takeaway from a study published in JAMA Psychiatry that involved 2.3 million people. The study's lead author said that those...
Drowsy driving: A common cause of commercial vehicle accidents
Every day, millions of people get behind the wheels of their cars and hit the roads. Some people do so to commute to and from work or school. Others are running errands. And of course, there are people who drive because they enjoy doing so. Just the same, there are...
Drunk driving deaths, and what’s commonly involved in them
Drunk driving deaths account for about one-third of all traffic deaths. Oklahoma residents should know that this country's legal limit for blood alcohol concentration, 0.08 percent, is the highest in the world. Other countries, such as Brazil and Saudi Arabia, have a...
ZF presents strategy for development of external airbags
The ZF Group has found that external airbags can reduce the severity of occupants' injuries in a side collision by up to 40 percent. The car parts manufacturer has also developed a strategy for the development of this new safety technology. Residents of Oklahoma...
Rear collision avoidance systems are proving effective.
Enhanced safety systems are becoming more popular on vehicles traveling Oklahoma roads. As technology evolves, these features will become more commonplace. In the near future, items such as lane departure warning, blind spot signals and rear camera vision may become...
Fighting truck driver fatigue with technology
Truck driver fatigue can pose a serious threat to roadway safety in Oklahoma. Because commercial trucks are so massive, a truck crash can be particularly devastating to the lives and well-being of passengers and drivers in other vehicles. Truck drivers are at risk of...
Do these things to safely handle a tire blowout
When you think about it, your tires are the only thing between the body of your vehicle and the road. This is why it's so important to keep a close eye on the condition of your tires. A tire blowout, even at a slow rate of speed, is a scary situation. This can cause...

