Many trucking companies from throughout California and the rest of America have argued that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program produces unfair and inaccurate scores about their safety records. The FAST Act...
Anyone in California who makes a living driving work vehicles like big rigs, vans or pick-ups will want to know about a study conducted by Verizon Connect. The fleet management systems provider examined the driver behavior of more than 6,200 of its fleet customers...
Whether you are a new biker, a motorcycle passenger or a biker visiting the state, you may be wondering if you have to wear a helmet while you ride. You may be the type who does not prefer to use a helmet unless necessary. Some states only require minors to do so,...
More vehicles are being recalled due to defective Takata air bags. Mazda is recalling 270,000 vehicles over fears the air bag could explode during a crash, which could injure or kill the vehicle's occupants. Some California motorists may be affected by this...
More than 37,000 people died on America's roads in 2017, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Transportation. While the number is slightly lower than it was in 2016, it represents a 10 percent increase from 2014. Some California residents may think that...
Car accidents involving pedestrians have a far greater likelihood of ending in a fatality due to the pedestrian lacking any significant protection. Take the recent case of a California woman in her 70s who died in a Long Beach hospital following a collision. In the...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has two brake inspection campaigns planned for this year, and they are aimed exclusively at the drivers of commercial motor vehicles. CMV drivers across California and the rest of the U.S. could benefit from knowing the details,...
Semi truck drivers in California may be facing stricter safety checks in the future. In particular, officers may be checking log books for signs of overworked drivers. In other states such as Iowa and Kansas, officials from the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Agency are...
People in California who are texting and driving may be endangering themselves and others on the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9 people die daily and around 1,000 are injured in accidents that involve distracted drivers. The...
Although you already know working in the construction industry is dangerous, you may expect the risks to come from certain sources. For example, falls from heights, strikes from objects and electrocution are common hazards, says OSHA, and construction workers have a...