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Feds Eye Limiting Maximum Speed of Tractor Trailer to Reduce Accidents
With Interstate 40 cutting through its mid-section, Oklahoma is at the heart of the nation’s trucking industry, and the state is no stranger to wrecks involving semis. Motorists who cringe at the sight of semis bearing down on them could get some relief through a...
Agency Calls for Electronic Logging of Truckers’ Hours
Federal traffic safety officials have sought for years to reduce truck accidents by monitoring the hours that commercial drivers are at the wheel. Long days and nights on the road take a toll on commercial drivers, and drowsy driving is a serious public health...
Smartphone Apps Help Drivers Stay Focused
Distracted driving is a major hazard on the road. In 2012, more than 421,000 people were hurt in traffic collisions caused by drivers who were distracted – often by the use of mobile technology. In response, a number of companies are offering apps that limit the...