Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
How Much Do Semi Trucks Weigh?
July 29, 2023
In the United States, the transportation industry relies heavily on the nearly 14 million registered commercial trucks; they transported approximately 11 billion tons of freight in 2022. To achieve this, many semi-trucks and trailers are carrying the current maximum load weight of 80,000 pounds. This creates a huge
