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Find out why it is essential to inspect your tires regularly and how this can save your life.

Your vehicle is made up of various parts that each play a very important role. Your engine allows your vehicle to run while your brakes allow it to stop. Your tires, on the other hand, serve as the foundation of your vehicle and allow it to drive on pavement and other surfaces. Without these parts, you wouldn’t be able to operate your vehicle. Given the fact that each part of your vehicle serves a purpose, it is important that you keep up with your maintenance checks and repair or replace anything that might be damaged, defective, or worn down. [Read more…] about When was the Last Time You Had Your Tires Checked?

GM could be facing a recall after more than 100 complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding some of their vehicles. According to MLive, the NHTSA has “launched an investigation into about 2.7 million General Motors trucks and SUVs after receiving complaints concerning brake performance.” Apparently, a few wrecks have already occurred and two injuries have been reported in connection with the potentially defective vehicles. [Read more…] about 2.7 Million GM Vehicles Inspected After Complaints are Filed Regarding Faulty Brake Vacuum Pumps

This year has proven to be a rather tough one for the trucking industry. With a shortage of more than 50,000 truck drivers, many companies are now pushing to have certain laws modified so that individuals who are 18-years and older who have completed the required courses and training can operate large trucks to help stunt the driver shortage the industry can’t seem to gain control over. While driver shortage has topped the industry’s list of concerns for 2018, there are still others that will need to be addressed to help keep truckers wanting to come to work. [Read more…] about What are the Top Concerns for the Trucking Industry in 2018?

Nashville has seen an increase in pedestrian/car -related wrecks and deaths over the last few years and these numbers will likely only increase as drivers continue to engage in behavior that is both careless and distracting. Now, because pedestrians don’t exactly have much control over the drivers who contribute to causing these unfortunate incidents to occur, they can implement some safety measures to help prevent another accident from occurring. [Read more…] about What Are Some of the Most Dangerous Locations for Pedestrians in Nashville?

Unfortunately, it appears so.

With Nashville’s population growing, more and more vehicles are occupying the streets which only makes things more dangerous for pedestrians. According to Nora Kern, who is the Executive Director of Walk Bike Nashville, pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the city. WSMV News 4 highlighted that “from 2014 to August 2018, 1,636 pedestrians were injured and 78 pedestrians were killed in crashes in Nashville. Last year, the city saw 23 people killed in accidents and 17 already this year.
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After the tragic limousine wreck occurred in New York resulting in 20 people being killed, many individuals are now considering how safe limos and other commercial passenger vehicles are to rent when looking for a way to celebrate a milestone or major event. Although wrecks involving limos aren’t among the most common types of wrecks to occur, this tragic crash signifies they can and do happen and everyone should be aware of what to look for when they decide to rent a limo so they can avoid putting themselves in a dangerous or even deadly situation. [Read more…] about How to Choose a Reputable Limo Service in Nashville, TN?