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A recent traffic camera video released by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) offers a startling reminder of just how dangerous neglected vehicle maintenance can be. Last year, a semi-truck lost a wheel while traveling on a Kansas interstate. The runaway wheel struck two other vehicles before coming to rest, fortunately causing no injuries. But for...

When a tractor-trailer barrels down the highway, it's not just carrying cargo. It's carrying responsibility. Responsibility for safety, training, and doing things the right way. That's why news of a major federal investment in trucking safety matters. Words like “oversight” and “compliance” may not sound exciting, but when they're missing, lives can change in a...

The holidays are supposed to be full of happiness and celebration. But every year, Jacksonville roads see an uptick in alcohol-related crashes as more people head to parties and travel to visit family. Unfortunately, some people make the reckless decision to drive after drinking. Florida law enforcement knows the pattern, and they're not taking chances...

Poorly Trained Drivers Are Putting Florida Motorists at Risk Every day, thousands of commercial trucks travel Florida’s highways, carrying goods that keep the economy moving — and posing enormous danger when something goes wrong. Behind the wheel of many of these massive vehicles are drivers who have never received the proper training they need to...

During National Pedestrian Safety Month, Local Parents and Advocates Demand Change After Tragic Crashes Near Schools October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, but in Jacksonville, it arrives with a heavy weight. In recent weeks, students walking near local schools have been struck and killed, reigniting urgent conversations about safety in school zones. The grief in...

Regulatory Failures Raise Questions About Driver Screening and Enforcement A fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike has sparked a federal investigation after regulators uncovered multiple commercial driver’s license (CDL) violations tied to the truck driver involved. The August 12, 2025, crash killed three people when a tractor-trailer attempted an illegal U-turn and crushed a passing...

Will the Decision Lead to More Deadly Truck Crashes? On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it was withdrawing its proposed rule to mandate speed-limiting devices on large commercial vehicles. The decision ends more than 20 years of work toward establishing a federal safety standard...

Why Florida Drivers Need to Take This New Law Seriously As of July 1, 2025, Florida’s dangerous excessive speeding law took effect, imposing tougher penalties for drivers who seriously exceed the speed limit. Known by many as Florida’s new “super speeder law,” it targets those driving 50 mph or more over the posted limit or...

Accidents involving teen drivers spike this time of year There’s a stretch of time every year that safety experts call the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer." It runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and it's the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers. According to AAA, crash fatalities involving teens spike during these...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Highlights a Serious Risk on Florida Roads Every motorcycle rider knows the thrill of the open road—but they also know how quickly that ride can turn dangerous, especially at intersections. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than one-third of fatal motorcycle crashes happen at intersections....