Transport Topic News ran a story recently that a national shortage of truck drivers is forcing shipping delays, which can affect consumer prices. Driver shortages also increase the risk that truck accidents can occur – as shipping companies pressure existing drivers to be on the [...]
The recent U.S. shale revolution has brought drilling and oil production to places that previously had little industry of the type, like our Bakken Shale Formation. Before, we never had the infrastructure to move product away—but all that changed with the advent of “virtual pipelines,” [...]
Trucking safety violations pose a serious risk to everyone on the road, whether it's here in North Dakota or anywhere else around the United States. When a truck company fails to maintain its fleet properly, or if a driver fails to complete mandatory safety checks, [...]
Anyone who's ever passed a driver's test knows that a yellow light means slow down. However, in all honesty, just about every driver has probably stepped on the gas at a yellow to avoid getting stuck at a red light. It's a risky move, but [...]
North Dakota farmers have begun harvesting their small grains with success, despite the hot and dry summer. However, if we don't get some rain soon, many are concerned about later crops, like soybeans and corn. As of now, it's too early to tell what kinds [...]
To put it simply, burns hurt. They're one of the most painful injuries a person can experience, even when they're minor. Burns happen when the tissues in the body are damaged by contact with heat, electricity, or exposure to chemicals. The American Burn Association reports [...]
SmartDrive Systems is a company specializing in video safety and transportation intelligence, performing regular surveys and studies for the industry. They recently released the results of their latest survey, the SmartDrive SmartIQ Speeding Drivers Snapshot for Truckers. This Snapshot aggregates data from over 200 million [...]
Two drilling rig employees were recently injured in a fire that's under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The accident occurred around 5:30pm on July 2 at a Continental Resources site between Keene and New Town. According to an article in the [...]
Product recalls happen all the time. Maybe it's a recall for a minor appliance like your coffeemaker—something insignificant enough that you ignore it, or decide to go out and buy a new coffeemaker. However, when a recall notice arrives for your car, that's not something [...]
One of the first questions client ask us, after they have been hurt in a car accident, is "How much is my injury case worth?" The truth is, there’s no way to definitively answer that question at the start. Your injury case will be affected [...]
