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Truck Drivers Who Text Message are 23 Times More Likely to Get into an Accident

A new study by the New York Times is reporting that truck drivers who text message while on the road are 23 times more likely to get...

2007 New York Truck Crash Facts

3,033 Large Trucks and 481 Buses Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes 1,418 Large Trucks and 326 Buses Involved...

Truck Accident Ties up Traffic at Foothills and Colorado

City of Boulder CO, Sep 03, 2008 The car continued across the northbound lanes and hit a commercial box truck. The box truck went into the median, then veered off to the right and hit a traffic signal

New York Truck and Bus Crash Facts

New York Gov Truck Accident, Jul 14, 2008 New York Truck and Bus Crash Facts - Get legal help with your truck collision today from our Truck Accident

California Truck Crash Facts

Crash Profile DOT Gov, Jul 07, 2008 2007 2006 California Truck Crash

In Hartford County, CT - Prohibit Large Trucks Traveling on Avon Mountain

Connecticut Gov, Jul 01, 2008 Hartford County - Immediate moratorium on truck travel on Avon Mountain following this morning’s horrific accident at the

Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Truck Crash on Dallas Freeway

openpr.com, May 30, 2008 Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Truck Crash on Dallas

Americans Drove 1.4 Billion Fewer Highway Miles in April of 2008 than in April 2007

U.S. Department of Transportation, Jun 15, 2008 At a time of record-high gas prices and a corresponding surge in transit ridership, Americans are driving less for the sixth month in a row, highlighting the need to

Maryland Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian

Montgomery County MD Gov, Feb 29, 2008 Driver Indicted Today for September Fatal Hit and Run Pedestrian Collision Driver Indicted in

DOT Plans Changes for I-95 in Wake of Fatal Crash

State Representative Julita, Jan 18, 2008 DOT Plans Changes for I-95 in Wake of Fatal

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $2.85 Billion Federal Down Payment To Restore Mass Transit in Lower Manhattan

US Department of Transportation, Jan 11, 2008 U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $2.85 Billion Federal Down Payment To Restore Mass Transit in Lower

Lawsuit Filed in the Death of a Texan Trucker in North Carolina

Staff Writer, Jan 04, 2008 Lawsuit Filed in the Death of a Texan Trucker in North

FMCSA Announces Retention of Limits on Truck Driver Hours of Service

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, Dec 21, 2007 FMCSA Announces Retention of Limits on Truck Driver Hours of

Federal Highway Administration Announces $1.59 Million in Grants for Innovative Highway Technologies.

US Department of Transportation, Dec 14, 2007 Federal Highway Administration Announces $1.59 Million in Grants for Innovative Highway

Man Sentenced for Role in Staged Accident Case

FBI, Nov 30, 2007 Man Sentenced for Role in Staged Accident

First U.S. Truck Crosses Border Into Mexico

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Nov 02, 2007 El Paso-based Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution hauls first-ever shipment into Mexico as part of the cross-border trucking demonstration

San Marcos, Texas Police Investigate Overnight Truck Accident

Staff Writer, Oct 26, 2007 San Marcos, Texas Police Investigate Overnight Truck

Three Dead in California I-5 Truck Crash

Staff Writer, Oct 19, 2007 ruck crash occurred in a tunnel on Interstate 5 leaving as fiery scene which has closed that section of the interstate

FMCSA Partners with Former NASCAR Driver Rusty Wallace to Encourage Increased Safety Belt Use Among Truckers

US Deaprtment of Transportation, Oct 05, 2007 FMCSA Partners with Former NASCAR Driver Rusty

Tractor Trailer Kills Motorcycle Passenger

Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 A California truck driver has been placed in jail after he hit a Byron man riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Ga 49 and Ga 11 on

Illinois Man Killed in Truck Accident

Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2007 Kenneth Walker, a 67 year old man from Illinois, was killed when he crashed into a semi trailer truck that was going the wrong way on

SUV Crashes into Greyhound Bus Head-on in AL

Staff Writer, Aug 01, 2007 A SUV was involved in a head-on crash with a Greyhound bus. The driver of the SUV received fatal injuries from the crash while 36 passengers on the Greyhound bus

Partnering to Make School Bus Safety Even Safer, U.S. Department of Transportation Holds Public Forum on Seat Belts on School Buses

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jul 16, 2007 According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 21 deaths involving school aged children with school buses occurs each

Children Injured in Camp Bus Accident

Enter Source, Jul 10, 2007 At least 26 children at Camp Courant were injured when their bus rolled backwards into a small

The 9 Top Myths About Seat Belts and Truck Drivers

Department of Transportation, Jul 06, 2007 Many truck drivers feel that they do not need to wear safety belts due to the size of the trucks, but here are 9 myths that prove that attitude

Driver of Bus Dies One Day After Accident

Staff Writer, Jun 27, 2007 The driver of the bus that crashed on a southern Kentucky Interstate died on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, bringing the toll to two deaths and more than 60 others

Hog Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-40 in North Carolina

Staff Writer, Jun 21, 2007 A tractor trailer carrying 95 hogs on it's way to a sausage factory in Tennessee got into an accident and overturned killing 38

Lawsuit Filed in North Carolina Tractor-Trailer Crash

Press Release, Jun 13, 2007 The family of a Katy, Texas, man who was killed in a fiery truck crash on a North Carolina highway last month has filed suit against a Texas trucking

Six People Injured When Bus Hits Them at Port Everglades

Content writer, Jun 08, 2007 After coming home from a Caribbean cruise, a Greyhound bus slammed into a group of passengers as they waited to board another

Truck Crash Forces Detour Around Damaged I-80 Bridge At Lyman

dot.state.wy.us, May 21, 2007 The truck caught fire and both the tractor and trailer were consumed by the

Pennsylvania Runaway Truck Accident Reveals Dangers of Manual Adjustments to Automatic Slack Adjusters, NTSB Finds

National Transportation Safety Board, May 29, 2007 The National Transportation Safety Board adopted a final report today of a runaway truck accident in Pennsylvania that has shown the consequences of improper

Trucker In Fiery Tanker Crash Stirs Questions On Screening

democrats.assembly.ca.gov, May 14, 2007 experts say a growing truck driver shortage and inconsistent enforcement mean people with checkered backgrounds often pass the screening

MTC Teams With Caltrans And The Region’s Transit Operators To Respond To Freeway Closures

mtc.ca.gov, May 07, 2007 As a result of the tanker truck crash and fire early on Sunday, April 29, a portion of the I-80 eastbound to I-580 eastbound connector

FMCSA Proposes Rule With Requirements And Incentives

fmcsa.dot.gov, Apr 30, 2007 The goal is to get more trucks and buses using innovative safety technologies like on-board recorders that will improve safety on our nation's

Vehicle Accident With Fire In Roseville

roseville.ca.us, Apr 23, 2007 Firefighters arrived and found a small car had collided with a semi tractor-trailer in the

Unsafe Commercial Drivers And Trucks Focus Of Operation Trucker

ipgb.state.or.us, Apr 16, 2007 Since the program's beginning, these around-the-clock unannounced safety inspections have helped remove several impaired drivers and unsafe vehicles from our

State Announces Settlement Agreement In Sugar Creek Environmental Damages Case

dnr.state.il.us, Apr 09, 2007 As a result of a truck accident, gasoline from a tanker truck spilled and entered into a drainageway that carried the waste to Sugar

Tractor Trailer Forced Off Roadway

lakecountyohio.gov, Apr 02, 2007 Upon impact the Chevy with camper in tow jackknifed. Severe, disabling damage occurred to the Chevy, the camper and the Tractor

Metal/Nonmetal Mine Fatality

msha.gov, Mar 26, 2007 This is the 3rd fatality reported in calendar year 2007 in the metal and nonmetal mining

Identity Released In Deadly I-80 Pile-up

nsp.state.ne.us, Mar 19, 2007 Troopers working the scene say the crash occurred when a westbound semi-trailer truck driven by the fatality, struck the rear of a westbound passenger

Two Killed In Crash With Tanker Truck

ci.san-marcos.tx.us, Mar 12, 2007 Two men were killed and two others seriously injured Tuesday, January 2 when their pick-up truck was struck by an

NTSB Determines Cause Of Bus Fire In Texas That Killed 23 During Hurricane Rita Evacuation

ntsb.gov, Feb 26, 2007 Twenty-three of the 44 passengers were fatally injured, 2 were seriously injured and 19 received minor

Injury Motor Vehicle Accident

ci.fort-collins.co.us, Mar 05, 2007 When officers arrived on scene they found that a 2002 Subaru WRX had collided with a 1999 International semi

Truck Driver Hauling Hazardous Materials Found Intoxicated

wa.gov, Feb 19, 2007 Officer Littlefield detected an odor of intoxicants coming from the

Yakima Man Dies in Semi-Truck / Pedestrian Collision

wsp.wa.gov, Feb 12, 2007 Heriberto Pacheco was pronounced dead at the scene after walking into the path of an approaching

Truck Driver Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamines

wsp.wa.gov, Feb 05, 2007 Was stopped by Officer Pam Striker after she observed the coupling hitch connecting the rear trailer to the front trailer was not

Truck Driver Failed To Slow For Traffic In Collision

ntsb.gov, Jan 29, 2007 The tractor-trailer, moving at about fifty miles per hour, struck the rear of a twenty-five passenger specialty

Truck Driver Unaware of Missing Tires/Wheels

wa.gov, Jan 22, 2007 After a closer look she then noticed that the two wheels and tires on the right side of the trailer were missing, and the only remaining tires were heavily

Study Concludes Driver Behavior Causes Most Truck Crashes

dot.gov, Jan 15, 2007 While previous data focused on specific crashes and/or individual causes of crashes, this study was the first nationwide examination of all pre-crash

Pedestrian Killed In Traffic Accident

kauai.gov, Jan 08, 2007 The truck ran off the roadway and struck Theresa Fujitani who was a pedestrian on the

Fatal Dump Truck Crash On Interstate 229

state.sd.us, Jan 04, 2007 Just south of 10th Street, the truck hit the interstate median and threw Hayne through the

Evaluation of Heavy Truck Rollover Accidents

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Dec 13, 2006 About 6% of the heavy truck fatalities and incapacitating injuries occur as a result of restrained occupants being killed or

Company Admits Overloading Truck

Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement, Dec 06, 2006 Company admits fault in an overweight coal truck accident that killed a Martin County reverend two years

Recent Truck Accident Statistics for the State of Oregon

OR DOT, Dec 01, 2006 Total truck accidents increased 12.21% between 2004 and

New Study Concludes Driver Behavior Causes Most Truck Crashes

FMCSA, Nov 21, 2006 Drivers of large trucks and other vehicles involved in truck crashes are ten times more likely to be the cause of the crash than other

Tanker Truck Collides With Tractor Trailer On Interstate 295

Metropolitan Police Department, Nov 07, 2006 The tanker hit the rear of the tractor trailer which caused the vehicle to deflect and collide with the cement divider wall before coming to a

Fugitive Truck Driver Dies In California

Washington State Patrol, Nov 14, 2006 Freightliner struck four other vehicles before veering into a guardrail and bursting into

In Oregon, Truck Driver Arrested For Reckless Driving

Oregon State Police, Oct 31, 2006 Trooper Wanderwerf arrested SMITH for Reckless Driving and lodged him in the Wasco County

Driver Behavior Causes Most Truck Crashes

FMCSA, Oct 24, 2006 Drivers of large trucks and other vehicles involved in truck crashes are ten times more likely to be the cause of the crash than other

Appalachian Fuels Admits To Overloading Truck

kev.ky.gov, Oct 16, 2006 Ashland-based Appalachian Fuels admitted fault in an overweight coal truck accident that killed a Martin County reverend two years

Truck Driver Arrested For DUI

wsp.wa.gov, Oct 09, 2006 Breath test confirmed that his blood alcohol level was over the legal limit of .04 BAC for an operator of a commercial

Truck Driver Sentenced To Over Ten Years Imprisonment For Transporting Marijuana

justice.gov, Oct 02, 2006 Campa further stated that he had looked in the back of the trailer before driving the truck, but he claimed he did not see any

Truck Driver Placed Out Of Service For DUI

Press Release, Sep 25, 2006 Upon checking the driver's documents, Officer Rambo detected a faint odor of intoxicants coming from

Fatal Truck Crash On Route 1

Press Release, Sep 18, 2006 the trailer portion of his vehicle traveled past the disabled vehicle it struck Wisneiski and threw him into the side of his

A Father's Memorial Message To Son Killed In Truck Accident

Press Release, Sep 11, 2006 The impact was so hard that it knocked the axle completely out from under the

Truck Driver Failed To Slow For Traffic In Collision At Toll Plaza

Press Release, Sep 05, 2006 The tractor-trailer, moving at about fifty miles per hour, struck the rear of a twenty-five passenger specialty bus operated by Leisure Pursuit Charters, which traveled

Governor's Effort To End Overweight Hauling Is Credited For Saving Lives

Press Release, Aug 28, 2006 Statistics from the Department of Vehicle Enforcement show fatalities involving heavy trucks in the coalfields declined from 40 the year before Fletcher's crackdown on

Chemical Truck Accident Closes Road In Seneca

Press Release, Aug 21, 2006 The accident forced emergency officials to close nearby Strawberry Farm Road for much of the day. No one was evacuated from the

Garbage Truck Strikes Overpass In Littleton

Press Release, Aug 14, 2006 The passenger of the garbage truck was ejected and the driver struck the windshield upon

Riverside Truck Driver Arrested for Making False Statement to Support an Insurance Claim in a Three-Car Collision

Press Release, Aug 07, 2006 revealed that it was not him, but his nephew, who was allegedly the driver of a vehicle involved in a three-car

Truck Collision with Auto Results in Injuries

Press Release, Jul 31, 2006 Witnesses told police that they did not think that the driver of the truck applied the brakes before hitting the first car. The truck caused a seven car pile-up and a

Pennsylvania Runaway Truck Accident Reveals Dangers

Press Release, Jul 24, 2006 truck struck four passenger cars, one of which struck three children who were on the

Highway Construction Fatal Truck Accident

CDC Report, Jul 18, 2006 A 30 year old construction laborer died at a highway construction site when the vehicle he was driving collided with an earth-moving

South Carolina Truck Driving Accident

cdc.gov, May 26, 2006 Died at a highway construction site when the vehicle he was driving collided with an earth-moving

Fatal Truck Accident Kills Eight Passengers On Bus

ntsb.gov, Jun 12, 2006 The tractor-trailer, moving at about fifty miles per hour, struck the rear of a twenty-five passenger specialty

California Tour Bus Accident

ntsb.gov, May 12, 2006 The bus crossed the centerline, swerved back and forth several times, hit a rock fence, crossed into the northbound

PA Accident Compared To Truck Accident In California

ntsb.gov, May 01, 2006 The driver who worked on a truck involved in a similar accident that occurred in California in 2003 did not look for underlying problems with the slack

NY Pickup Truck Accident In A Highway Work Zone

cdc.gov, Apr 14, 2006 Employed by a temporary employment service agency, was struck by a pickup truck driven by a traveling

In Massachusetts, EPA Fines Company After Truck Accident

mass.gov, Mar 30, 2006 The company will be required to reimburse the Commonwealth for it?s cleanup

Commercial Driver Evaluation For Drug And Alcohol Abuse

oig.dot.gov, Mar 08, 2006 To help protect the safety of the traveling public the inspection program of the Department?s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces with

Illinois Truck Accident Resulted In Fatal Injuries

ntsb.gov, Feb 21, 2006 In therapeutic doses, chlorpheniramine commonly results in drowsiness and can have measurable effects on performance of complex cognitive and motor tasks, such as

South Carolina Accident Report On Motor Carrier Fraud Case

dot.gov, Feb 07, 2006 Trucking accidents result in about 5,000 deaths each year, and it is critical that truck drivers are properly licensed and adhere to rules that promote

Amerigas Corporation Poisonous Gas Leak Tank On Semitrailer

ntsb.gov, Jan 27, 2006 Steel employee began transferring anhydrous ammonia, a poisonous and corrosive gas, from the storage tank

The Median Barrier Allowed Trucks Rollover And Override It

NTSB.Gov, Jan 12, 2006 Flatbed semitrailer, weighed over 42,000 pounds and had a center of gravity approximately 4 inches higher than the top of the median

New Jersey State Police Holiday Vehicle Safety Tips

NJ.Gov, Dec 29, 2005 Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front of you and watch for traffic at all

Hazmat Containers And Truck Accidents

ntsb.gov, Dec 15, 2005 Protection Of Hazmat Containers Was Inadequate In Oklahoma Truck

In North Carolina, DOT Worker Dies After Being Struck By Motor Vehicle

CDC.GOV, Dec 22, 2005 Struck the driver?s side rear corner of the work

NTSB Truck Driving Safety Recommendations

ntsb.gov, Dec 09, 2005 In accidents investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, numerous brake deficiencies are

California 2005 Driver's Handbook On Truck Accidents

ca.gov, Nov 21, 2005 Never underestimate the size and speed of an approaching

Fire Fighter Deaths from Tanker Truck Rollovers

CDC gov, Nov 07, 2005 To reduce the risk of tanker truck rollovers, NIOSH recommends that fire departments take the following

Trucks Transporting Hazardous Materials

fmcsa.dot.gov, Oct 13, 2005 The primary crash data source for this brief is the Trucks Involved in Fatal Accidents TIFA

Florida Truck Accidents

cdc.gov, Sep 27, 2005 Truck drivers have a responsibility to avoid all accidents, even those that errors of other drivers might

The City Of Houston Created A Routing System To Keep Truck Traffic Away From JR Harris Elementary School

epa.gov, Sep 22, 2005 City Of Houston Created A Routing System To Keep Truck Traffic Away From JR Harris Elementary

The Accident Was The Presence Of A Flammable Cargo Tank Truck And Cargo Tank Trailer In The Tunnel Near Oakland, California

ntsb.gov, Sep 19, 2005 The Accident Was The Presence Of A Flammable Cargo Tank Truck And Cargo Tank Trailer In The Tunnel Near Oakland,

Departed A Salvation Army Facility In Chicago Approximately 83 Miles Southwest Of Chicago Was Struck By A Tractor Trailer Truck

ntsb.gov, Sep 12, 2005 Departed A Salvation Army Facility In Chicago Approximately 83 Miles Southwest Of Chicago Was Struck By A Tractor Trailer

East Los Angeles Man Sentenced To Prison For Transporting Dangerous Fireworks In Unmarked Truck

usdoj.gov, Sep 07, 2005 Angeles Man Transporting Fireworks In Unmarked Truck Sentenced To

Rules And Regulations Restricting Heavy Loads On Closed Ways

Maine DOT Website, Aug 31, 2005 From November 15 to June 1 No vehicles shall travel over closed ways except those permitted by this

The Accident Occurred While Scott Was Transporting This Load Of Coal Up The Incline Ramp To The Coal Stockpile Area

msha.gov, Aug 25, 2005 This Load Of Coal Up The Incline Ramp To The Coal Stockpile

The Benefits Of Collecting More Descriptive Information On Serious Crashes

fmcsa.dot.gov, Aug 12, 2005 The Benefits Of Collecting More Descriptive Information On Serious

Air Pollution Emissions From Heavy-Duty Engines As Well As Related Standards For The Sulfur Content Of Diesel Fuel

ops.fhwa.dot.gov, Aug 01, 2005 Air Pollution Emissions From Heavy-Duty Engines As Well As Related Standards For The Sulfur Content Of Diesel

Ford Motor Co. Has Settled For $3.5 Million A Federal Lawsuit In Which An Horry County Man Claimed A Defective Latch

Yahoo Press Release, Jul 07, 2005 Ford Motor Co. Has Settled For $3.5 Million A Federal Lawsuit In Which An Horry County Man Claimed A Defective

Many Carriers Feel The Problem Can Only Be Solved Though Tort Reform To Limit Damage Awards

fhwa.dot.gov, Jun 27, 2005 Many Carriers Feel The Problem Can Only Be Solved Though Tort Reform To Limit Damage

Truck Drivers And Dispatchers Can Make Use Of Real Time Traffic Information Systems To Help Minimize Delay

ops.fhwa.dot.gov, Jun 21, 2005 Truck Drivers And Dispatchers Can Make Use Of Real Time Traffic Information Systems To Help Minimize

A Loaded Eculid Water Truck Was Involved In A Potentially Serious Accident

msha.gov, Jun 15, 2005 A Loaded Eculid Water Truck Was Involved In A Potentially Serious

Truck Accident And Fatality Rates Calculated From California Highway Accident Statistics

osti.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Truck Accident And Fatality Rates Calculated From California Highway Accident

He Would Not Drive A Truck Unless It Was In A Safe Operating Condition That He Had Knowledge Of

oalj dol gov, May 17, 2005 He Would Not Drive A Truck Unless It Was In A Safe Operating Condition That He Had Knowledge

Fatal Tanker Truck Accident

U.s. Departtment of the Interi, May 11, 2005 The driver of a tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline was killed on the morning of April

Determines That Securement And Protection Of Hazmat Containers Was Inadequate In Oklahoma Truck Accident

National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 27, 2005 In a report adopted today, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that inadequate securement and protection of cylinders, valves and piping carrying

Trucker Fatigue Still An Issue Give Drivers A Big Say In Any Workday Changes

citizen-times, Mar 21, 2005 The current rule for drivers' hours of service had been struck down by an appeals court because it didn't take into account impacts on drivers'

Deaths At Wheels of Truck Not An Accident Pedestrian Safety Advocates Call For Safer Street Design

transalt.org, Mar 28, 2005 The deaths of Angelica Chorberg and Eugenia Renom this Wednesday were the direct result of poor design at the corner of 59th Street and 7th

Serious Side Effect Associated Meridia With The Anti-Obesity Drugs Fenfluramine And Dexfenfluramine

fda, Mar 16, 2005 Serious Side Effect Associated Meridia With The Anti-Obesity Drugs Fenfluramine And

New ERISA Council member to advise government on annuity issues

Press Release, Mar 15, 2005 U.S. Secretary of Labor Appoints Richard Landsberg to the 2005 ERISA Advisory

The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab features a cab of immense proportions, perfect for hauling the entire family, while also hauling heavy loads

.prnewswire, Mar 11, 2005 The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab features a cab of immense proportions, perfect for hauling the entire family, while also hauling heavy

Three Truck Tractor Semi Trailers, Two Straight Trucks, Three Passenger Vehicles

Enter Source, Mar 07, 2005 Pickup Crashed At 12:20 P.M. In Will County Near Plainfield, About 30 Miles Southwest Of

The Truck Ran Up On The Curb He Was Dodging In And Out Of Traffic

news press, Mar 01, 2005 Police were still searching Tuesday afternoon for a well-dressed man who climbed out of a new sport utility vehicle Monday and shot and killed another driver while the

Fairhope Woman Killed In U.S. 98 Collision Victim Identified As 72-Year-Old Nelly Martinez Nelson

mobile registe, Feb 28, 2005 Following the crash, the southbound lanes of U.S. 98 were closed for about 35 minutes while emergency crews waited for word on LifeFlight-Mobile air ambulance service,

Police Believe A Truck Was Involved In This Incident Due To The Height Of The Damage On The Parked Vehicle

sooevening news, Feb 23, 2005 Reports indicate an eastbound vehicle driven by Dana M. Rensberry, 19, of Alpena failed to stop for a red light, striking a second vehicle. Major damage was noted but

The Kentucky Enquirer Filed A Written Request With The Covington Police Department For A Police Report Detailing A Fatal Garbage Truck Accident

news enquirer, Feb 25, 2005 The report was issued with redacted names, addresses and birth dates of the driver and

Truck Accident Bogs Down Traffic, Small Amount Of Fuel Leaked Into Bay

times press, Feb 22, 2005 A Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 was snarled for hours Friday when an empty tractor trailer slammed into the guardrail of the Slough Bridge, but fire crews were able to

Las Vegas Marine Killed In Supply Truck Accident In Iraq

Yahoo News (press release), Feb 18, 2005 Just days from returning home, a local Marine has died in iraq. His father is talking to News 3 about the promising life of his only son, cut

Man Drives Home with Headless Friend headless body after a truck accident

press release, Feb 17, 2005 Georgia man who drove home with a friend's headless body after a truck accident then went to bed while the remains dangled out the window faces charges including

A 1999 Freightliner Semi-Tractor Trailer A 1999 Freightliner Semi-Tractor Trailer

Gallup Independent, Jan 30, 2005 At least one person was killed and one seriously injured Thursday night on Interstate 40 in a horrific string of

Truck Accidents And Single-Unit Trucks Account For About 10 Percent Of Beltway Traffic

WA DOT, Jan 28, 2005 More than half (51 percent) of crashes involving tractor-trailers are sideswipe/cutoff

Providing Quality Truck Driver Safety Education

MI DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Truck Driver Safety Education Programs; Innovative Research; High

Lower Peninsula Seasonal Weight Restrictions On State Trunk lines

MI DOT, Jan 27, 2005 The Michigan Department of Transportation is implementing weight restrictions during the current thaw to help ensure pavement

One Truck Accident on I-70 in Cooper County

MO DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Truck Accident Sheared Off One Of Two Columns Supporting The Bridge And Broke The Second

Tall Vegetation Along Roadways Can Obstruct The Vision Of Drivers

MO DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Tall vegetation along roadways can obstruct the vision of drivers attempting to access highways at interchanges and

New Hampshire Turnpike from Federal Truck Weight Limits Safety Analysis

ME DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Numerous analyses of crash data bases have noted that truck travel, as well as all

Traffic Signals Occasionally Go Into A "Flash" Mode Often Due To Power Glitches

GA DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Traffic signals (traffic lights) ccasionally go into

Semi Plunges 30-Feet Down Onto Dearborn Street

WA DOT, Jan 27, 2005 The truck plunged 30 feet down onto Dearborn Street in the middle of

Truck-Only Lanes Are Lanes Designated For The Exclusive Use Of Trucks

CA DOT, Jan 27, 2005 The purpose of truck-only lanes is to separate trucks from other mixed-flow traffic to enhance safety and/or stabilize traffic

Catch Some "Z's" Before Hitting the Road

MD DOT, Jan 27, 2005 A recent survey conducted by the NSF found that more than 50 percent of adult drivers reported driving while drowsy in the past

Project Are To Identify Factors That Contribute To Truck Accidents

NJ DOT, Jan 27, 2005 Identify factors that contribute to truck accidents in New Jersey; and to recommend technologies and

NJDOT Proposing To Readopt Rules On Truck Access

NJ DOT, Jan 27, 2005 New Jersey network of highways is updated regularly to reflect minor changes in the

Truck Drivers May Be Asking Themselves That Question What Are All Those New Lights

NY DOT, Jan 27, 2005 The lights are part of the permanent truck inspection

To reduce motor carrier fleet accident rates by establishing a company standard for safe driving

Ny DOT, Jan 27, 2005 A preventable accident is one which occurs because the driver fails to act in a reasonably expected manner to prevent

LAW & DISORDER: FHP Sets Sights On Tailgaters

FL Dot, Jan 27, 2005 By law, tractor-trailer drivers must stay 300 feet or more from another rig while on the

TFHP Targets Bad Driving Of Trucks

Fl Dot, Jan 27, 2005 Florida's highways have spurred a statewide crackdown this week on traffic violations among truck

Fuel Tanker Fire Destroyed Original Bridge

TX Dot, Jan 27, 2005 Bridge Was Badly Damaged When A Fuel Transport Truck Crashed And Caught

Ohio Highway Patrol officials study high-crash

ODOT, Jan 26, 2005 Enter

There are different truck configuration from one versus another

Gov DOT, Jan 26, 2005 The number of axle loadings, and the spacing within axle groups, such as for tandem- or

New national public-private partnership to combat low safety belt use

U.S. Department of Transportation, Jan 26, 2005 New national study released by the Secretary that found only 48 percent of all commercial vehicle drivers wear safety

New 2005 Federal Rules Requiring That Truck Drivers Be Fingerprinted And Undergo A Security Clearance Background Check

DOT Oregon, Jan 20, 2005 New 2005 federal rules, truck drivers be fingerprinted & undergo a security clearance background check before receiving an original Commercial Driver

Double Fatal Construction Accident Results in OSHA Citations & Over $27,000 in Proposed Penalties for Brooklyn, NY, Employer

OSHA, Jan 18, 2005 Exposing employees to fatal safety hazards at a Manhattan construction site has resulted in a Brooklyn, N.Y. employer being cited and fined

Vioxx, Other “Super Aspirins” Are Super Disasters

citizen.org, Dec 22, 2004 Statement by Sidney M. Wolfe, MD, Director of Public Citizen?s Health Research Group, Concerning Withdrawal of Vioxx From the

Did You Know?

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Lawsuit Filed In Fatal Truck Accident In Wenatchee

AP, Dec 10, 2004 Relatives of a man who died when a pickup truck went off a bridge are suing the state and a

NIEHS Study Identifies Gene for Hydrocephalus in Mice

NIEHS, Nov 01, 2004 Loss of a single copy of this gene in mice leads to a failure of drainage of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain cavity which causes the skull to

Insurance Companies Settle Improper Trading Case

State of NY, Oct 29, 2004 Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today announced a settlement with two insurance companies alleged to have allowed improper trading of variable annuities sold as

Commissioner Garamendi Responds To Judge’s Ruling On Insurance Industry Challenge To Emergency Homeowners Regulations

STate of CA, Oct 29, 2004 He said that I do not have the right to prohibit the industry from using these outrageous, abusive, unfair and discriminatory practices against California

Internet Fraud Investigation Operation Cyber Loss

fbi.gov, Oct 28, 2004 The fraud schemes exposed as part of this Operation represent over 56,000 victims who suffered cumulative losses in excess of $117

A.G. Plans Safe Haven For Domestic Violence Victims

State of UT, Oct 28, 2004 Attorney General Mark Shurtleff announced today a new project to provide a safe haven for domestic violence victims and children caught in the crossfire of custody and

Florida Senate Meets Challenge of Reforming PIP Insurance

State of FL, Oct 28, 2004 Today, the Florida Senate passed legislation seeking to reform Florida's personal injury protection (PIP) insurance

Fourth Update On NTSB Investigation Into I-95 Tanker Truck Accident Near Baltimore

NTSB, Apr 16, 2004 Crash investigation of a tanker truck that departed a ramp where Interstate 895 crosses Interstate 95 in Elkridge,

FHP Targets Bad Driving Of Trucks Complaints Prompt Crackdown On Violations

FDOT, Feb 05, 2004 The Florida Highway Patrol handed out 14,135 commercial vehicle citations in 2003 around the

Exemptions to Some Diabetic Truckers Using Insulin

U.S. Department of Transportation, Jan 23, 2004 The agency may grant an exemption only if it is likely to achieve a level of safety that is

Man Killed When His Dodge Shadow Was Hit From Behind By A Semi Tractor-Trailer

KyCircuit Court, Jan 23, 2003 Man who walked more than a mile in below-freezing weather to get away from a

DEA Reporting And Seizure Activity Indicates That The EPAC Has Been The Preferred Smuggling Route Since Late 1998.

DEA, Jan 07, 2002 Pan-American Highway serves as a smuggling route for trucks and passenger vehicles transporting cocaine from Central America to

In 1992, We Reported On A 1989 FHWA Audit Of More Than 143,000 Truck Driver Drug Usages

Drug library, Nov 30, -0001 In 1992, We Reported On A 1989 FHWA Audit Of More Than 143,000 Truck Driver Drug

Man killed in motorcycle crash

press release, Nov 30, -0001 Bend man died Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a pickup

Truck Accident Can Be Cause By Oil Leaking From Industry Trucks

Tx Dot, Nov 30, -0001 But major oil leaks from industry trucks hauling crude can be just as much of a problem as trash on the

Detection of Illicit Drugs in Drivers

NHTSA Michael Walsh Ph.D. - The Walsh Group, Jan 01, 2005 Enter

Open Container Ban Starts Labor Day Weekend

Texas Department of Safety site, Aug 29, 2004 Enter

Questions about Child Custody in Texas

Texas Legal, Mar 24, 2003 Two kinds of Custody, joint and sole

Report: Lawyers in talks with Martha Stewart about impact of high court ruling

AP, Jan 13, 2005 Martha Stewart's legal team is reportedly studying whether a Supreme Court ruling tossing out federal sentencing guidelines could shorten the length of her

Impaired Driving

gov CDC website, Dec 06, 2004 Enter

Problems And Solutions In DWI Enforcement Systems

NTL.BTS gov Site, Jan 02, 1998 Enter

Stronger State DUI Prevention Activities May Reduce Alcohol-Impaired Driving

CDC Gov Site, Aug 05, 2004 Stronger State DUI Prevention Activities May Reduce Alcohol-Impaired

Probate And Family Court Increase In Filing Fees

State of MA, Oct 28, 2004 Chief Justice Sean M. Dunphy has announced that the Legislature has amended G.L. c. 262, ? 40, Enumeration of Fees, to increase the amount of fees the Registers of the

Buildings Commissioner Elevated to Fellowship Status in the American Institute of Architects

State of NY, Oct 28, 2004 Enter

The Department Of City Planning Release Newest New Yorkers 1995-1996: An Update Of Immigration To The City In The Mid’90's

State of NY, Oct 28, 2004 Update Provides Details on Over 231,000 Immigrants Who Settled in New York City Between

The Decision by Baty Development Group LLC to file for Bankruptcy Dec. 30 was Made to Stop pending Foreclosure Proceedings by US Bank

Nashville Business Journal, Jan 16, 2005 The developer of The Row at 31st condominiums has filed for bankruptcy protection, putting the brakes on its founder's future development

FTC Announces Settlement With Bankrupt Website, Toysmart.com, Regarding Alleged Privacy Policy Violations

FTC, Nov 01, 2004 Agreement Enforces Privacy Promises, Prohibits Sale of Customer Lists Except Under Very Restricted Circumstances; Company Also Faces First Charge of Violation of the

SEC Files Supplement to Proposed Worldcom Penalty Settlement; Proposal Subject to District and Bankruptcy Court Review and Approval

sec.gov, Nov 01, 2004 The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed documents modifying the proposed settlement of its claim for a civil penalty in its civil action against WorldCom

NTSB Begins Investigation into Crash of Business Jet in Colorado

ntsb.gov, Nov 28, 2004 A National Transportation Safety Board investigator is arriving today to begin an investigation into the crash of a business jet in Montrose,

National Park Service And FAA Hosting Meeting On Grand Canyon Overflights Issues

NPS, Nov 01, 2004 The Department of the Interior/National Park Service (DOI/NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are engaging in a new collaborative process to address

Nasa Awards Two General Aviation Propulsion Cooperative Agreements Contract

GRC, Nov 01, 2004 NASA's Lewis Research Center has awarded two cooperative agreements in support of the Agency's General Aviation Propulsion (GAP)

Argentine Republic International Aviation Safety Assessment Rating of Category 2

FAA, Nov 01, 2004 Category 2 rating following a reassessment of the country?s civil aviation authority. The Argentine Republic was previously rated Category

NTSB Launches Team to Investigate Beech 200 King Air Accident in Virginia

ntsb.gov, Oct 25, 2004 The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a Go Team to investigate the crash of a Beech 200 King Air in Martinsville,

The Effects of Tort Reform: Evidence from the States

CBO, Jan 18, 2005 Pros and cons of tort

Department Approves Dissolution Plan For Medical Malpractice Insurance Association (Mmia)

State of NY, Oct 28, 2004 Superintendent of Insurance Neil D. Levin announced that the Department has approved a dissolution plan of the Medical Malpractice Insurance Association (MMIA),

Governor Ehrlich Establishes Medical Malpractice Task Force

State of MD, Oct 28, 2004 Maryland's growing medical malpractice crisis. Judge Thieme served on the 5th Appellate Circuit of the Court of Special Appeals from 1996 until his retirement in

Careless Motorist Who Needlessly Risked The Life Of A State Employee And Damaged State Equipment

wsdot.gov, Oct 26, 2004 Careless Motorist Who Needlessly Risked The Life Of A State Employee And Damaged State

Auto Insurers Should Avoid Surcharging, Denying Coverage to Returning Soldiers

Missouri Department of Insurance, Oct 04, 2004 Auto insurers should avoid surcharging, denying coverage to returning

How to React to a Car Accident

Washington State Attorney General, Oct 06, 2004 How to React to a Car

Have You Had An Accident?

State of California, Oct 26, 2004 Have You Had An

Small Business Outreach Program

City of San Diego gov site, Jan 18, 2005

The Small Business Outreach Program serves as the information clearinghouse for small business assistance programs in the City of San Diego. Information is available on everything from starting a business to expanding one. The outreach program promotes not only City programs, but those of other service providers in the area.