The Texas energy industry fuels jobs, economic growth and opportunity across the state, but the added truck traffic can bring unique challenges to drivers.
To help keep everyone safe in energy-producing areas, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is encouraging all motorists to be extra vigilant and always drive like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.
Oil and gas production activity means large trucks and heavy machinery share the road with local traffic on rural roads and highways. Increased truck traffic can mean limited visibility for drivers and wear and tear on road surfaces, potentially creating hazards that are difficult to navigate and maneuver around. While our oil and gas sectors may have been built with the grit and adventurous spirit of roughnecks and wildcatters, when it comes to driving in energy-producing areas, motorists should be more cautious than bold.
