Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,500 people are killed each year on U.S. roadways, and an estimated 448,000 are injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. Any kind of distracted driving...

Wisconsin is no stranger to truck accidents. It is also in the northern region of the U.S. that is a typical recipient of severe weather all year around, and especially in the winter. Inclement weather is a common cause of accidents during the winter when roadways can become iced over rather quickly. But, there...

As the winter gets into full force in Wisconsin, it means time for rain, snow, and dangerous road conditions. This also means that there will be plenty of trucks on the road, along with the added dangers that may make it more difficult to drive. Commercial trucks are large in size, so when there...

Last month, Wisconsin Representative Reid Ribble introduced a bill that would allow larger, heavier trucks on U.S. roadways. The bill, called the Safe, Flexible, and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, argues that this would both increase highway productivity and decrease the amount of trucks on the road. This bill is in response to a study...