What Might Shock You About Downed Power Lines

High winds in parts of the Midwest and Northeast last week led to extremely difficult driving conditions and a rash of downed power lines. Michigan saw gusts up to 68 mph, while New York saw them as high as 81 mph. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for a major blizzard due to hit on Tuesday,…

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Don’t Let Drowsy Driving Ruin Your Holidays

The increased demands and activities of the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays, such as parties, family gatherings and shopping, means that drivers are often skimping on a good night’s sleep. Additionally, companies may put additional driving demands on drivers based on the busy holiday season. This translates into a particularly dangerous time of year…

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Meet Winter’s Driving Challenges

Winter driving comes with a host of challenges. With snowy conditions already popping up in parts of the country, now is a good time to review the proper techniques for operating in adverse conditions to help reduce winter driving risks: • Perform a thorough pre-trip inspection before any trip. The problems of traveling in winter…

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