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We hear about them every day; the catastrophes involving big rigs and smaller passenger cars. Large commercial trucks often pose a risk to Ohio motorists, particularly because of their increased stopping time and distance, as well as the adequate training and experience it takes to operate them. It's not always the truck itself that causes...

Proposed federal rule changes for commercial truckers have prompted opposing claims that the result will range from safety and flexibility, to exhaustion and danger. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a notice of proposed changes to hours of service rules, according to EHS Today, an occupational safety and health...

Cameras and other technology placed in a truck cabin can detect problems and notify the driver in order to reduce distracted-driving crashes, according to a technology company. The Nauto Prevent system is aimed at preventing truck accidents caused by distraction by informing drivers when they’ve had their eyes off the road for too long or...

The number of reported rapes at four-year public colleges and universities in Ohio increased by 66 percent from 2015-2016, according to a report by www.cleveland.com. Crime stats released by the state show a massive spike in reported rapes at four-year institutions in Ohio, from 116 reported cases in 2015 to 193 in 2016. Additionally, reports...

Fatal truck crashes may be on the decline due to emerging safety technology and stricter federal guidelines, but the number of deadly crashes involving large trucks is still significantly high. In 2017, there were approximately 4,889 deaths across the United States caused by truck crashes, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Roughly...

In 2018, allegations of sexual abuse began coming out against Dr. Richard Strauss, a physician who worked for Ohio State University’s (OSU) Athletic Department and Student Health Services and who died by suicide in 2005. According to CNN, Strauss had a history of sexual assault dating as far back as the 1970s. OSU personnel were...

In recent years, the trucking industry has found itself in a dilemma – being forced to look to unconventional means of hiring new drivers to fill a shortage. In order to stay afloat, the trucking industry will need about 50,000 additional drivers within the near future, according to The Trucker.com. One avenue the industry is...

Large trucks speeding through the highways and streets of Ohio are a big concern for anyone who shares the road with them. At least one group is working to urge lawmakers to mandate speed-limiters on heavy trucks to help make streets safer. According to Freight Waves, a coalition led by Road Safe America and the...

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users, especially when large trucks are present. Not only do pedestrians lack the protections afforded by a motor vehicle, they often disappear into truck blind spots. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large trucks traveling 65 mph take up to the length of two football fields...

Operating a large commercial truck requires far more skill than commuting to work in a smaller passenger car. Skill is only half the battle. Unlike most passenger vehicle drivers, truckers spend long periods of time on the road. For this reason alone, they are far more likely to fall asleep at the wheel. Technology may help...