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The identities of the victims of last night’s fatal crane accident in Beaumont have been confirmed. The driver was 37-year-old Sarfaraz Karowadia, and his passenger was 42-year-old Altaf Kasowadia. The men, both of whom were from Friendswood, were driving westbound on I-10 on Thursday when the pickup truck they were…
The onset of modern technology has disrupted the automotive world, with vehicles offering more safety and luxury features than ever before. But one major trend is concerning—the uptick in pickup trucks on the road. Even more alarming, not only are pickup trucks increasing in popularity—they’re increasing in size as well….
A CBS investigation has found that an out-of-date government safety standard is putting drivers and their families in danger. In their six-year study, they identified over 100 people who were either severely or fatally injured by seat back failures. Vehicle front seats—particularly, the seat backs—can collapse in rear-end accidents, pitching…
Every year The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance hosts an International Roadcheck, a 3-day inspection event that works to discover out-of-service violations and remove unsafe trucks and 18-wheelers from the roads. These vehicles are the backbone of the economy, so ensuring they operate safely is imperative, protecting drivers and fellow road…
With the new administration should come to a new federal infrastructure package, complete with a thorough consultation and complete reform of the American infrastructure system, according to a report released by the Kinder Institute. The report was co-authored by William Fulton and Henry Cisneros. Fulton is the director of Rice…
Texas legislators are working to pass legislation called House Bill 19, also known as HB 19. This proposed legislation protects unsafe trucking companies from being held accountable for truck accidents caused by their negligence. If passed, HB 19 will shield trucking companies from responsibility when their negligent acts hurt and kill…
A coalition consisting of members of the Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH) Foundation, and Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT) who have been seriously injured in or lost loved ones to deadly truck accidents are calling on President Biden to reform the trucking industry. Calling themselves the Truck Safety…
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and healthcare workers are more important than ever. But in addition to the increased health risks of working during a pandemic, healthcare workers are also at risk of workplace violence. Labor department numbers have shown that since 2011, hospitals across the nation…
The debate on whether to lower the age limit for interstate truck drivers has been in contention for two decades. However, a bipartisan group in Congress has drafted new legislation in addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pilot program in recent weeks to bring the issue back…
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the state of countless businesses worldwide, one of them being the bicycle industry. With the onset of the pandemic, people have been going to parks in droves, and biking has seen a spike in popularity. Tragically, this uptick comes an increase in cyclist road injuries…
