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Despite the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on many industries, the oil and gas sector has not only recovered—it’s achieving new highs. Production has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and struggling oil companies have recovered and boomed. Additionally, exports of crude oil and gas have both hit record heights, outpacing global trade in several major industries, […]
A loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them a major hazard for everyday drivers. The size, mass, and weight of these vehicles means that 18-wheeler accidents can be particularly dangerous for drivers in smaller passenger vehicles. Everyday drivers are even more at-risk in the winter months, when inclement weather can make roads […]
Daimler Truck North America just issued a massive recall affecting an estimated 218,147 trucks due to brake issues. The recall involves certain Freightliner and Western Star models. According to a safety recall report done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, chemical corrosion could lessen the functionality of the trucks’ brake modulator valves, causing a […]
OSHA just released a list of the top ten violations for 2022. Each year, they make a list to determine the most commonly found OSHA violations in the workplace. They do so that they can then work to address the major common issues and help companies mitigate risk in the future so that their workers […]
Each year, more than 2 million rear-end car accidents happen nationwide. Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions. Data from the Texas Department of Insurance reported that they account for 23% of all car accidents, and result in 950,000 injuries and 2,000 fatalities per year. Many of these accidents […]
Preliminary data from the NHTSA estimates that 9,560 people were fatally injured in car accidents in the first quarter of 2022. A 7% increase from 2021, traffic fatalities for the first quarter of the year were the highest they’ve been since 2002—two decades ago. Unfortunately, experts estimate that at this rate, the nation will break […]
Data from the Department of Transportation reports that of all the counties across the state of Texas, Harris County has experienced the most commercial motor vehicle accidents for the past five years. As the end of 2022 approaches, experts believe it will maintain its title. What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle? A commercial motor vehicle […]
Traumatic brain injuries can be serious, and sometimes deadly. Data from the CDC states that in 2019, approximately 223,135 people were hospitalized due to traumatic brain injuries, and a reported 64,000 people suffered TBI-related deaths nationwide in 2020 – about 176 people a day. In the state of Texas alone, more than 2,611 people suffered […]
Texas is a hub for the oil and gas industry as well as energy production, with these industries bringing increased traffic and trucks to the surrounding areas. Data from the Texas Department of Transportation reports that in 2020, close to 70,000 crashes occurred in Texas’ energy sector, composed of the five major energy production areas […]
A new bill has been passed in hopes of lowering the number of underride accidents that occur on American roads. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) reported that one in 10 roadway deaths is caused by or involves a truck or 18-wheeler. Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous and […]