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How the December 2014 U.S. Budget Deal Could Affect Safety on the Roads

Typically, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act is not something we talk about on this blog. However, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for 2015 (the “Act”) that was passed on December 16, 2014, has a direct impact on truckers and could have…

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Louisville Residents: Are You at Risk of a Fatal UPS Truck Accident?

We commonly see all kinds of delivery trucks on the road in northern Kentucky. But while FedEx vans, postal trucks, and courier services are all a daily occurrence on both highways and city streets, you’re much more likely to see UPS trucks on the roads—meaning…

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What Kentucky Drivers Should Know About Gross Combined Weight Ratings

There are several acronyms listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual, and you may not know what all of them mean. If you plan to go on the road in Kentucky, towing a trailer, you’d better know your vehicle’s gross combined weight rating, or GCWR. What…

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Marveling at the Death Wish That Some Kentucky Drivers Must Have

You’ve seen it on Kentucky roads: a sporty little car roaring around the comparatively slow truck, then darting back in front of it. That driver might as well drive directly to the funeral home and start making arrangements. Seriously, how intelligent does one have to…

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5 Tips for Driving Safely with Tractor Trailers on Kentucky Roads

Thousands of people are injured in truck accidents each year, many of which are preventable, provided drivers develop better safe driving habits. Driver distraction and inattention to blind spots are just 2 of the common causes of truck accidents. Try using these 5 safety tips…

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How Did a Western Kentucky Woman Die in a Tractor Accident?

Western KY woman dies in tractor accident Posted: Jan 28, 2011 10:55 PM Friday, January 28, 2011 10:55 PM EST Updated: Jan 28, 2011 10:56 PM Friday, January 28, 2011 10:56 PM EST A 41-year old woman from western Kentucky died in a tragic accident…

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