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Most people nowadays have been either a witness and/or unfortunate victim of road rage. Unfortunately, we don't get to choose who gets angry with us and who doesn't, especially when behind the wheel.

Truck drivers, trucking companies and other parties to the trucking industry must meet high safety standards established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations pertain to anything from proper truck maintenance to drug testing. Here let's discuss some of the safety requirements the FMCSA has established to protect motorists from the inherent dangers posed by large commercial trucks.

In the United States, car accidents are a major cause of injuries and fatalities. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) more than 30,000 people are killed each year in car accidents. In the state of Kansas, it is estimated that at least 19,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2010 alone. The majority of car accidents are in whole or in part can be blamed on the driver. One way to make our roadways safer, is for drivers to gain a better understanding of the major causes of car accidents so they can be prevented.

You and your business partner started your company 15 years ago. Together you saw your business grow from just a spark of an idea to a fully functioning and profitable company. When you started the business, you had zero employees and only a few loyal customers. Now, your business has a faithful following, a website, and a few dozen employees. You think to yourself, your business is finally on 'easy street'. That is, until your business partner tells you he or she would like to leave the business.

No one starts a business with the goal of losing money. Rather, as a business owner you hope to start turning a profit as soon as you open your doors for business. However, even if your business is doing well financially, there are certain things beyond your control that can drag down profits, such as unpaid invoices.

If you are a business owner who is either married or even contemplating marriage, you need to be aware of the fact that you could lose all or a substantial portion of your business in the event of a divorce. Do not fool yourself into thinking that divorce cannot happen to your marriage. Unfortunately, divorce is a real possibility for any marriage and the best thing you can do to protect your business in the event of a divorce is to be proactive.

Dealing with a business litigation matter can be extremely difficult. However, trying to find the right attorney can present even more of a challenge. In other words, if your company is facing a lawsuit, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side to minimize your losses and protect your corporate interests. With this in mind, there are a number of questions you should ask an attorney when you meet with him or her during your initial consultation.

Nobody wants to find themselves on the highway in a sea of heavy traffic. Driving in heavy traffic is not only an unwelcome inconvenience it is also much more difficult than driving on a clear roadway. Heavy traffic requires a motorist's full attention and utmost concentration. A motorist that is not fully engaged in driving while on a congested roadway puts him or herself in danger of becoming involved in an accident.

As a small business owner, you have likely spent countless hours building and growing your business. With all this time invested in your business, stop and think what you would do if your business suddenly vanished right before your eyes. This scary scenario could easily become a reality if you have not carefully divorce-proofed your business. Whether you are happily single or blissfully married, there are things you can do now to shield your business in the event of a divorce. If you do not think that divorce proofing your business is necessary, think again.

In many ways your business is your baby. As a business owner, much like a parent, your main focus is on your business' success and overall well-being. You do whatever is in your power to help your business grow and become profitable.