Kentucky motorists can be distracted by any number of things: eating, drinking, using the navigation system, adjusting the radio, and talking with passengers. Anything that takes a driver's attention from the road constitutes a distraction. Among other distractions,...
Year: 2020
Truckers under 21 may begin interstate travel if new bill passes
In Kentucky, individuals as young as 18 can obtain a CDL for the purposes of intrastate travel, but they cannot engage in interstate travel under the age of 21. All states except Hawaii hold a similar law. However, a bill was introduced in February 2019 that would...
Tips for truckers who wish to avoid drowsy driving
Kentucky residents have good reason to be cautious around truck drivers. Many of these operators can become inattentive through drowsiness. Long hours, inadequate sleep and strenuous non-work activities can all contribute to drowsy driving among CMV drivers. With the...
Kentucky intersections are dangerous places
When you drive in Kentucky or elsewhere, you no doubt understand that there is a certain amount of personal injury risk involved. While you can fully adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations, as well as act with caution and alertness behind the wheel, you can't...
Truckers with sleep apnea 250% more likely to crash
Sleep apnea is a disorder that periodically causes people to stop breathing during sleep. There are three types with obstructive sleep apnea being the most common among truckers in Kentucky and the rest of the U.S. In fact, some 35% of truckers suffer from sleep...
FMCSA announces new study on causes of large-truck crashes
Truckers in Kentucky know first-hand how their industry has changed over the years with fleets having navigation systems, fleet management systems and safety features like automatic emergency braking installed on them. These changes naturally affect the way truckers...
Driving with multiple distractions increases risk of accidents
Kentucky drivers may be interested in finding out about data that was provided by Lytx. This is a provider of video telematics, productivity and safety solutions and analytics for public and commercial fleets. One of the most interesting things revealed by their data...