The sheer size of commercial trucks traveling the highways of North Carolina increases their destructiveness in a crash. People in passenger vehicles bear the brunt of impacts with big rigs. In accidents that involve a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, the...
Month: February 2019
Here’s what entrepreneurs need to know about franchises
Building a franchise from the ground up is a lifelong dream for many people. This process could result in an incredible amount of financial freedom, but entrepreneurs should spend some time researching all the pros and cons of investing in a franchise. Buying into a...
Purchasing an existing business
Some North Carolina entrepreneurs may want to consider purchasing an existing business. This can be an ideal option for people who don't have a good idea for a new business or simply don't want to create a business from scratch. However, there are certain factors they...
What can be done to reduce fatal large truck crashes
According to the latest data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of deadly crashes involving at least one truck has gone up each year from 2015 to 2017. In each of those years, large-truck-occupant fatalities rose as well. Though the FMCSA...
What to do when no one wants to buy a company
As small business owners get closer to retirement, they may want to sell their businesses to other parties. However, not every company available in North Carolina will find a buyer. Of course, there is a chance that a company could be acquired even if no one wants to...
NTSB seeks improvement in commercial truck safety
The 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements released by the National Transportation Safety Board is composed of a total of 10 items, six of which concern the trucking industry. Truckers in North Carolina will want to know what the NTSB is...
Research sources for buying franchises
Entrepreneurs in North Carolina who are considering purchasing a business may want to consider buying a franchise. However, they must do their due diligence and thoroughly research certain sources before deciding to make a purchase.One of the most important sources of...
Push for speed limiters grows as truck crash deaths surge
According to federal data, large truck crash deaths totaled 35,882 between 2009 to 2017. All but six states saw an increase in these deaths. At the same time, the number of miles driven by commercial truckers went down. North Carolina residents should know that...