In a series of ongoing posts, our blog has been discussing how those electing to utilize the services of one of the nation’s more than 4,000 registered bus carriers should always conduct the necessary research, as cheaper isn’t always better or safer. Indeed, we’ve explored two of three steps recommended by the Federal Motor Carrier […]

Storms ripped across the country this past weekend. The winds blew strong, pulling branches down from trees and ripping their roots right out of the ground. The skies opened up and dropped inches of rain onto the ground. There were even reports of large chunks of hail. The National Weather Service data showed that the […]

Teens face many hazards behind the wheel. Many factors contribute to the high car accident rate among teenagers. However, a new study found that distracted driving plays a big role in car accidents involving teen drivers. The study by the AAA found that distracted driving causes more car accidents involving teens that previous studies have […]

Last week, our blog discussed how the warmer weather will see many people resume their favorite outdoor activities, particularly biking. It’s important to understand, however, that this isn’t the only form of two-wheeled transportation that Tennesseans will be partaking in over the coming months, as the state has roughly 167,000 registered motorcycles. Of course, it’s […]

Many of us have heard or even made the joke that we can’t go more than a few minutes without using our smartphones in some capacity, sending a text, scanning the latest headlines or updating our favorite social media sites. While this is certainly not meant to be taken literally, there are certain people for […]

It’s important to understand that advancements in vehicle safety technology aren’t just confined to passenger vehicles, but are also being made for the trucks and buses with which we share the roads. Indeed, the Center for Auto Safety, Road Safe America, Truck Safety Coalition and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, four highly influential industry […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently published the results of a study undertaken to determine whether marijuana use translates into elevated motor vehicle accident rates. While you might question why such a study was necessary, consider that the drug is now technically legal for recreational purposes in four states and technically legal for medicinal […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were roughly 2.5 million emergency room visits associated with traumatic brain injuries in 2010 alone and that the overall rate of these emergency room visits has increased by close to 70 percent over the previous decade. While you would think that the medical community would […]

Thanks to the unbelievably high costs of airline tickets and the overall hassle posed by driving their own vehicle, more people than ever are now choosing to travel by bus to their respective destinations. While this makes perfect sense, it’s still important to keep safety in mind while choosing from among the over 4,000 registered […]

It’s no secret that the average school bus hasn’t undergone much in the way of significant design changes over the last 30 years. Indeed, federal officials have long maintained that the design of the average school bus is such that it will not only help prevent serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths in the event […]