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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Niagara Falls, N.Y.-based passenger carrier Coach USA Tour, Inc., USDOT No. 212153, to immediately cease all operations, declaring that its drivers and vehicles pose an imminent hazard to public safety. Coach USA Tour, Inc., operates a small fleet of tour buses and primarily provides sightseeing tours in the northeastern United...
With deaths on the rise, parent involvement is key to keep teens safe WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What's an effective tool for reducing teen crash risk? Parents. Moms and dads play a critical role in helping teens survive their most dangerous driving years. This theme is explored in a new report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Promoting Parent Involvement in Teen Driving: An In-Depth Look at the Importance and the...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) intends to release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call on the following day that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet: Thursday, May 9, 201310:00 AM ET9:00 AM CT8:00 AM MT7:00 AM PT Listeners can access the conference call live...
FMCSA finds company operated without proper registration WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today ordered Toledo, Ohio-based Destiny Tours to immediately cease all interstate passenger transportation service for failing to obtain proper federal operating authority. "We are going to continue to use every tool we have to ensure bus companies comply with federal regulations," said...
PSAs featured on billboards and bus shelters in time for Global Youth Traffic Safety Month WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the beginning of the summer driving season--which is twice as deadly for teens--the nation's top highway safety agency is expanding its anti-texting campaign on billboards and bus shelters ("Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks."). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130501/DC05747) More than 1,000 billboards and bus shelters will...
DERBY, England, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading manufacturer of quality dog guards, Travall, release latest car safety video examining the dangers of driving with unsecured cargo in the vehicle. Each year people are killed in road traffic accidents by unsecured objects stored in the rear of their car. Pets, groceries, tool boxes and other cargo can prove to be fatal in a collision, especially if the car is travelling at a significant speed. The latest video by Travall looks at the...
New product line will allow installers to source decorative bollard covers and high-impact security posts from the same supplier. Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd., North America’s premier supplier of bollards, bike racks, and custom castings announced moves to increase the level of convenience delivered to its customers today by releasing a line of steel pipe bollards for use in security applications. Reliance Foundry has always supplied top-notch bollards...
Recommends Ban on Hands-Free Texting While Driving to Reduce Danger on Roadways ELK GROVE, Calif., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, highlighted a newly published research bulletin issued by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) entitled Driver Distraction and Hands-Free Texting While Driving. The research bulletin examines causes of distracted driving, risks and prevalence associated with...
Experts in child automotive safety recommend technology, policy changes to better protect older children and adolescents in crashes Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 A research report released today from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides specific recommendations for optimizing the rear seat of passenger vehicles to better protect its most common occupants — children and adolescents. By bringing technologies already protecting front seat passengers to the...
HOUSTON, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Avid campers who are ready to stop sleeping on the ground often start out with a pop-up camper. Smaller and easy to tow, these recreational vehicles provide campers with a comfortable bed, a cooking area, and a comfortable table for dining. DeMontrond RV is proud to have one of the largest selections of pop-up campers for RV enthusiasts. Easy Financing People often look at the price of an RV and wonder how they will afford the payment...
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Traffic cones, which also have many other names, are cone shaped markers used primarily to redirect traffic in a safe manner. They are used to create separation or merge lanes during construction although more permanent markers are used if the diversion is to stay in place for a long period of time. Charles P. Rudebaker invented the traffic cone in 1914. His version was made of concrete although now the cones are usually made of a brightly-colored thermoplastic or rubber. The cones are...
