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The question of whether a nationwide truck driver shortage exists is under debate, as is a proposal to let younger drivers enter the industry by driving interstate commerce. Most states permit drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license at 18 but federal law requires that drivers be at least 21 to truck commerce across state...

Trucking performance is measured by the federal government on a point system to determine truck compliance, safety and accountability tracking where the lower the point total, the safer the freight. “Five million truck and bus drivers share the road with more than 250 million motorists. With stakes so high, it’s essential that everyone ‘Get Road...

Trucks present a unique set of dangers to the road, mostly due to their sheer size in relation to the vehicles around them. Many truck-specific issues have been under constant investigation and the subject of new laws in recent years, such as drivers being required to keep detailed logs. One matter that has had a...

Lytx, which provides video telematics, analytics and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, has ranked the top 10 behaviors that lead to truck collisions. Its “State of the Data” is based on 100 billion miles – that’s right, billion – of driving information. Both “drowsy driving” (No. 3) and “falling asleep” (No. 10)...

Technology has its advantages and disadvantages. When implemented into large commercial trucks, it can help prevent serious truck accidents in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The downside to technology is it can become a crutch for some drivers. Operating a massive big rig requires sharp mental and physical skills. When truck drivers don’t use them, they lose them. That’s why reliance on...

It’s that time of year again – when the sun goes down early, and we experience peak darkness. What does this mean for drivers in West Virginia and the tri-state area? More nighttime driving. Drivers should be prepared for the risk, especially when navigating long, winding rural roads. Poor visibility, a common problem One risk...

Motorists in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania often share the roadways with large commercial trucks. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and cause a significant amount of damage when an accident occurs.   When truck drivers exceed the speed limit, that damage can be amplified.   Motorists who are affected can be severely injured and required to...

Sometimes it’s called a collision mitigating system, or a collision avoidance system, a pre-crash system or a forward collision warning system.  Regardless of the name or the technology, whether it uses radar or lasers or cameras to detect a potential imminent crash, the goal is the same – safer roads. And when it comes to commercial trucks, these...

Trucks are a vital part of the economy in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, but they also pose a deadly risk to those who share the road with them. The average large truck weighs approximately 12,000 to 80,000 pounds, which is up to 25 times the weight of the average passenger car. They require more...

The next several months will be the most dangerous time of year for motorcycle accidents in the Tri-State area of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. CBS Channel 5 reports fatal motorcycle accidents account for more than 10 percent of West Virginia road deaths each year, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Jim Satterfield, the...