Sharing road space with big rigs is a safety risk that Arizona motorists take almost every day. The size and weight difference between fully loaded tractor-trailers and passenger cars creates extreme danger when collisions happen. While most truckers are highly...
Month: March 2018
Getting ready to sell a business
Business owners in North Carolina who want to sell their business may benefit from a period of preparation. Making the right choice as early as years before they sell may ensure that they are able to get the most money for their business.One step business owners...
Truck drivers at fault in most fatal crashes according to study
The number of truck accidents in North Carolina and around the country has risen quite a bit, and a comprehensive study from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that truck driver errors and...
Helmets and motorcycles
Motorcyclists who are concerned about being safe on North Carolina roads should know that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of acquiring a cervical spine injury in a crash. This is according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin. The...
The debate over motorcycle lane-splitting
Drivers may not realize that lane-splitting isn't specifically legal or illegal in North Carolina. This maneuver where a motorcyclist rides between two lanes has its advocates and detractors. Currently, California is the only state that allows for lane-splitting, but...
Determining the value of a small business
Before purchasing a small business, North Carolina entrepreneurs should make sure that they receive the best value possible. While there can be many exciting personal factors that make a particular business a compelling investment, it is also important to thoroughly...
The OOIDA wants its argument to be reconsidered
Commercial truck drivers in North Carolina may be interested in knowing that the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association submitted a motion to the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to have its argument against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Small businesses selling for at or above market value
Individuals who sell their small- or medium-sized companies in North Carolina or elsewhere may be able to get more than their asking price. That is the finding from a fourth-quarter survey taken by industry groups in collaboration with Pepperdine University's...