Travel stress around the holidays is pretty much a given. Planes, trains and automobiles across the country are filled with holiday travelers trying to get somewhere. Your gifts and goodies, ordered with that special two-day shipping, have to get somewhere, too. That...
You've heard of self-driving cars, but how about a self-driving shuttle bus? The first autonomously driven shuttle bus -- sponsored by AAA -- recently got to test its skills in Las Vegas. The problem is, two hours after the bus went into operation, it got into a...
Pennsylvania residents may be aware that Daylight Saving Time ended on Nov. 5. The upcoming months can be a particularly dangerous time for drivers because daylight hours are now shortened and wildlife will be more prominent on the roadways.The majority of wildlife...
Shift work increases the risk for many conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but there is another concern that could be considered more pressing. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have determined that night shift workers are prone to...
The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has published a study linking poor truck driver health with a higher risk for accidents. The authors concluded that even minor medical conditions can add up to endanger truck drivers. This has raised some concerns...
