Blogs
What States Fare the Best for CMV Safety
Two fleet management systems providers have come up with some interesting data that should be of interest to truckers in West Virginia as well as the drivers who get wary around them. Verizon Connect conducted a study of driver behavior with more than 6,200 of its...
Three Methods for Resolving a Contract Dispute
Entering into contracts is crucial for your small business. You need contracts whether you hire contractors or employees, or partner with another business. Unfortunately, contracts do not always work out. If you and the other party start disputing...
September Will See Brake Inspection Spree for CMV Drivers
Between September 16 and 22, drivers of commercial motor vehicles across the nation will be stopped for brake inspections. This is part of Brake Safety Week, an annual event held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The CVSA has long been raising awareness of...
Communication Failure often Behind Surgical Errors
The medical community in West Virginia classifies wrong-site, wrong-procedure or wrong-patient surgeries as "never events" because they should never happen. When researchers review information about these mistakes, they consistently identify communication problems as...
The Most Common Traumas in Truck Accidents
Accidents between large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles usually do not turn out well for the occupants of the smaller vehicles. It is these occupants who die in 97 percent of fatal truck accidents. When they survive, they are often left with serious physical...
Startup Focuses on Safety Software for Truckers
New safety software may be just what truckers in West Virginia and the rest of the U.S. need to overcome the challenges inherent in their profession. With more than 3 million truckers out there carrying 70 percent of the nation's cargo, the trucking industry is...
Overloading a Big Rig Brings Safety and Liability Risks
You may not realize it, but overloaded cargo is a primary cause of truck-related accidents. Not only do overloaded big rigs cause considerable safety concerns for motorists, but they also leave trucking companies and certain types of employees open to liability if a...
Involved in a Trucking Accident? Know before You Settle!
Persons in West Virginia who have had the misfortune to be involved in trucking accidents often find themselves recovering from more than just injuries. The aftermath of such accidents often includes lost wages, pain and suffering, and staggering medical expenses for...
CVSA Schedules 2018 International Roadcheck for June
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts a 72-hour inspection spree on commercial trucks and buses in West Virginia and the rest of the U.S. The spree covers all of North America, in fact. It's called the International Roadcheck, and it's meant to...