Ask any regular Kansas City commuter about railroad crossings, and they’ll have a story. The freight train that showed up with no warning on a route they’ve driven for years. The gate that stayed down for what felt like fifteen minutes while they were already late. The crossing near an industrial corridor that seems to  … Read more

It starts with that familiar thud. A tire rolling up over a concrete edge — maybe during a tight turn in an older neighborhood, maybe while parallel parking on a busy street near the Plaza, maybe while navigating one of Kansas City’s narrower residential corners. The sound is unmistakable. Most drivers wince, check the steering  … Read more

Most drivers have done it at least once. A turn goes slightly wider than planned, a tire rides up over the curb, there’s that familiar thud — and then you’re back on the road, moving on, hoping nobody noticed. It feels like a minor driving imperfection. The kind of thing everyone does occasionally and nobody  … Read more

Trains don’t stop on a dime. Neither does the fine you’ll owe if you don’t stop for one. Here’s a scene that plays out all over Kansas City, probably more than most drivers realize. Someone’s running a few minutes late, they hit a crossing they’ve driven past a thousand times, the lights start flashing, and…  … Read more

Truck driving is an essential part of the American economy. Without truck drivers, our country would come to a standstill. Truck drivers are responsible for transporting goods across the country, ensuring the steady flow of commerce. However, like any other profession, even truck drivers are prone to making mistakes while working. When a truck driver  … Read more

Truck accidents are a serious road concern today, especially in Minnesota. They can cause severe injuries and even death to those involved. In some cases, the car driver may be found to be at fault for the accident. This can lead to legal consequences and financial responsibility for any damages caused. The best way to  … Read more

As parents, there is nothing more important in the world than your children, so it is only right that we should keep them safe while we drive with them in the car. If you don’t make your kids the priority while you are on the road, then you can not only endanger their lives, but  … Read more

The average commercial truck weighs nearly 20 times more than a passenger vehicle. Despite strict safety regulations imposed on trucking companies and their drivers, trucking accidents remain common on our country’s roadways. Distracted driving, speeding, and driver fatigue can lead to serious accidents that far too commonly leave victims with devastating injuries. If you or  … Read more

For anyone operating a business, small or home-based, it is a requirement in Ontario that you have commercial auto insurance on any vehicle that you use for work. However, what does this mean exactly? Commercial auto insurance is different from your personal auto insurance. To a certain degree, they both cover the same things at  … Read more