Abilene, Texas, serves as a major transportation hub due to its location along Interstate 20 and key highways like U.S. Highways 83, 84, and 277. These roadways see heavy commercial truck traffic as 18-wheelers transport goods across Texas and the country. While large...
There was an 18-wheeler crash in Vidor, Texas on February 17, 2024. According to reports, an 18-wheeler traveling westbound on Interstate 10 struck the median before flipping. Part of the truck flipped over the median, blocking the eastbound lanes of travel. A Dodge...
A small plane crashed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on February 16, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Cessna Skyhawk, crashed near the Tuscaloosa National Airport. Reports indicate the plane crashed into water at Burchfield Branch Park after hitting power lines near the...
Out-of-service violations are among the most serious red flags in the trucking industry. When a commercial vehicle or driver is placed “out of service,” it means regulators determined that the truck or driver posed an immediate safety risk and should not continue...
A fire broke out on the tug boat Brian T on February 14, 2024. According to reports, while the vessel was in the Kodiak Harbor in Alaska, it caught fire. The flames were visible from shore, but able to be controlled by firefighting efforts. It is believed the fire...
A small plane crashed in Volusia County, Florida on February 16, 2024. The plane, a Cessna 172, crashed into the woods in Lake George State Forest. Reports indicate the plane lost power prior to the crash. Two people on board were hospitalized with injuries. The...
There was a deadly car crash in Austin, Texas on February 13, 2024. According to reports, a vehicle crashed into the Emergency Room at St. David's North Austin Medical Center. The driver of the car was killed in the crash. Authorities believe the crash was...
Decreased visibility is a significant hazard when boating at sunset. As the sun sets, the diminishing light can make it difficult for boat operators to see other vessels, navigational markers, and potential obstacles, increasing the risk of collisions and accidents....
Proper maintenance is a critical aspect of maritime operations, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of vessels and equipment. In the demanding environment of the maritime industry, regular and thorough maintenance is essential to prevent accidents, reduce...
There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Irving, Texas on February 13, 2024. According to reports, a pickup truck and two 18-wheelers were involved in a crash on Loop 12. One of the semi-trucks left the roadway and entered a ravine. The second 18-wheeler...