In a previous post, we began discussing how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration takes the danger posed by impaired driving very seriously, mandating that all drivers licensed to operate commercial motor vehicles — vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating is over 26,000 or carry more than 16 passengers —…

Thanks to improved designs and greater reliability, people are staying behind the wheels of their vehicles for much longer. Indeed, statistics show that the average automobile traversing the roads and highways here in the U.S. is now an unbelievable 11.5 years old. While automakers are certainly to be commended for…

As we discussed in a previous post, school has been back in session here in Tennessee for a few weeks now. While this means many kids have yet to adjust to their new routine, it also means the same for many adults. In fact, this doesn’t just include adults trying…

Thanks to advances in modern medicine, a full recovery is now a very real possibility for children who suffer otherwise serious personal injuries in various types of accidents. As encouraging as this is, it’s important to understand that there are still certain injuries from which a full recovery is all…

It’s hard to believe, but school is officially back in session throughout Tennessee. For many parents this means having to adjust their work schedules for rides, while for many others this means having to memorize the numbers, stops and routes of the buses on which their children will be riding….

In the aftermath of a serious or even fatal bus accident, both state and federal investigators will work tirelessly to determine what exactly transpired and whether the actions of the bus operator somehow contributed to the crash. Specifically, they will seek to uncover whether the bus operator was driving recklessly,…

For the most part, the preferences of motorsports aficionados are dictated by the area of the country in which they reside. For instance, those who live in the cold weather states may enjoy riding a motorcycle during the spring and summer months, but their real passion is likely snowmobiles. The…

Statistics from the Federal Highway Administration reveal that as recently as 2012, 20 billion tons of freight traffic valued at close to $18 trillion was transported here in the United States, with commercial trucks handling nearly two thirds-of this incredible volume. As eye-opening as this is, consider that the FHA…

At this time of the year, most of us have our guard down when it comes to weather-related defensive driving. That’s because the threat of fog or even potentially icy roads is still far off and the primary threat of heavy rain seems largely manageable. It’s important to remember, however,…

As we approach the midpoint of summer, more and more people are busy finalizing their carefully prepared summer vacation plans or making spur of the moment arrangements for some much-needed time away from home. While this, of course, means that many are dealing with airlines and rental car companies, it…