Selling a business in North Carolina is a process can be made smoother with careful planning. For starters, it's usually recommended that a seller really know their company, its value, and what they want to accomplish with a sale. For instance, completely giving up...
Month: July 2018
Distance from rest areas affects fatigue-related CMV crash rates
Truckers in North Carolina should know that researchers from the University of Kentucky have conducted a study about how fatigue-related commercial vehicle crash rates are affected by proximity to rest areas. The results were published in Accident Analysis &...
FMCSA changes its approach to CSA revisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety and Accountability program is designed to ensure that truck operators in North Carolina and around the country properly maintain and repair their vehicles, but the system used to calculate safety...
Ways to make a business more attractive to buyers
Business owners in North Carolina and all across the country put time, resources and effort into building a solid company. They are proud of the businesses they have created. However, many business owners reach a point where they want to move on. They may want to...
Truck drivers say negligent motorists are the top safety concern
Passenger vehicle drivers in North Carolina and around the country should drive more carefully around large commercial vehicles according to a poll of the nation's truck drivers. The fleet management services company Teletrac Navman invited commercial vehicle drivers...
Water Safety Guide For Parents of Young Children
I have a healthy concern for children and water safety which comes from the perspective of both a mother and of a lawyer who has seen some of the worst that can happen. The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Safety For Kids is a good and thorough resource to familiarize...
Creating a travel business
North Carolina residents who want to run their own business and are interested in travel may want to consider opening a travel company. While creating such an enterprise may seem like a great idea, it does require significant work. There are many different types of...
How to prepare for a business purchase
People in North Carolina who are thinking about starting or buying a business should keep several factors in mind. It is important for an entrepreneur to take the time to research and think about their options before they start or buy a company. This will lead to a...
Automated tech being developed for motorcycles
Motorcyclists in North Carolina may be thrilled to hear that some companies are now focused on creating automated-driving technology for motorcycles. This is a big step at least in innovation, and there's no doubt that others will follow suit in the effort to make...
Brake Safety Week to target commercial motor vehicles
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that its Brake Safety Week will take place from September 16 to 22. Certified personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles to identify vehicles with brake violations and remove them from the road....