OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio Warrant: Stearns Road An officer stopped a car at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 4 on Stearns Road since the owner showed an open warrant in Florida. He learned the motorist was driving on a suspended license. Florida authorities told officers they should tell the driver about the […]
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BBB: Choosing the right driver’s ed course
Heather Massey Heather Massey is the Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau in the Permian Basin. Check out www.bbb.org or call 563-1880. Posted: Sunday, September 6, 2020 5:00 am BBB: Choosing the right driver’s ed course By Heather Massey Odessa American Students are looking for a sense of normalcy […]
The 4 Most Important Safety Tips for Truck Drivers and Safety Managers Today – Guest Voices
Photo: DEZALB from Pixabay I saw my fair share of trucking safety issues and collisions during my previous 25 years with the Washington State Patrol (WSP). But the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new safety challenges to the roads for truck drivers and safety managers. Now more than ever, drivers must […]
Spend your money wisely! As the ’70’ number plate arrives, we reveal the most and least reliable cars according to drivers who own them
© Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo With this month’s arrival of the new ’70’ number plate and dealers slashing prices of cars across their showrooms, plenty of drivers will be considering buying – or financing – a new motor in September. One of the biggest factors for buyers will […]
How to Download, Use Free NHTSA SaferCar App That Alerts Drivers
From now on, Americans can find out whether their vehicle is safe by downloading a cellphone application. © iStock Stock image: NHTSA launches new car safety app for recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an app to help U.S. drivers know when vehicles and equipment have […]
Traffic Logix Releases a Guide of Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers
The guide discusses how teens can stay safe by eliminating distractions, learning and following the rules of the road, and more. SPRING VALLEY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Traffic Logix announced the release of their newest infographic: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers. “It is important to always wear a […]
Safe Driving Tips For Senior Drivers
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2020 / Compare-autoinsurance.org (http://compare-autoinsurance.org) is a top auto insurance brokerage website, providing car insurance quotes online from trustworthy agencies all over the United States. This website presents several safe driving tips for senior drivers. Being a good driver will also help a […]
NASCAR banks on minority drivers to broaden sport’s exposure
Rajah Caruth liked the animated autos of “Cars” as a kid, got hooked on the race scene after a trip to the track and sharpened his driving skills as a teen via online racing. Caruth might one day earn his shot at inspiring the next generation of drivers. The 18-year-old […]
How a little-known 1980 law slashed pay for millions of truck drivers and created big-box retail as we know it
An Illinois truck driver in 1940. Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Today’s network of big-box retailers and online shopping likely wouldn’t exist without the deregulation of the trucking industry 40 years ago this month. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980, passed by President Jimmy Carter, slashed the cost of moving […]
Lyft will give away thousands of plastic barriers to its drivers to help protect them from the coronavirus
Here’s what he plastic shields provided by Lyft look like in a car. Lyft Lyft will distribute 60,000 vehicle shields to drivers to help protect them from the spreading coronavirus. The rest of its 2 million drivers will have the option to purchase the partitions, angering some drivers groups. Lyft […]
No one can seem to agree on how much Uber and Lyft drivers actually get paid
Lyft driver Joe Penney/Reuters Two recent academic studies on how much Lyft and Uber drivers actually earn came to wildly different conclusions. Researchers at Cornell University found that drivers in Seattle earned a median hourly wage of $23.25. Another study conducted by The New School and University of California, Berkeley […]
NJ Extends Driver’s License, MVC Rules Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, said he’s extending deadlines for driver’s license and other Motor Vehicle Commission services to eliminate the chaotic scenes amid the coronavirus outbreak. He made the announcement as he revealed 367 new coronavirus cases and 31 more deaths. (you […]
BMW will charge drivers subscriptions for heated seats
BMW BMW is adding another subscription service to its cars, which would make users sign up in order to access services already built into their cars. This could include heated seats, or advanced driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control. The news comes as the car manufacturer announces updates […]
NJ Delays Reopening Of Driver’s License, MVC In-Person Services
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey has delayed in-person services for driver’s license renewals and other Motor Vehicle Commission responsibilities. Drop-off and pickup services will continue. The Motor Vehicle Commission announced on Friday that most in-person transactions scheduled to start on Monday will be delayed until July 7 while the text […]