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Defending Your Company. Defending Your Driver. With Video.

Brittany Britt of Davis Transfer understands the power of video. Get definitive answers on how incidents start and how drivers react. Having forward-facing and cab-facing cameras protects your fleet and provides coaching opportunities against close following, cell phone use and much more. Hear Brittany's story in this video. or, for more information, go to info.smartdrive.net .

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Over 450,000 Ford Escapes, Broncos, & Mavericks Included in Recent Recalls

The latest recals from Ford include (from left) 2022-2023 Mavericks, 2021-2024 Bronco Sports,...

Ford has announced two recalls in recent weeks - one due to a potential fire risk, and the other due to a potential loss of drive power.

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Pilot Program Data Reveals Speeding Reduction, Increased Road Awareness

Before in-cab alerts were engaged, drivers in the pilot were speeding during 23.13% of 1,267...

The pilot program sought to make fleet drivers aware of vulnerable road users by by installing detection systems on fleet vehicles to provide drivers with enhanced visibility and real-time feedback on potential near misses.

Safety First: Mastering Work Zone Awareness

Road work may mean a lane is closed or the position of the lanes has shifted. Pay attention to...

Some basics on staying safe in work zones to protect yourself and others. Plus, a look at what’s in store for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week.

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Report: Distracted Driving Falls for First Time Since 2020

Despite seeing a 4.5% reduction in distracted driving over the last year, U.S. drivers are still...

Cambridge estimates the reduction in distracted driving helped prevent over 55,000 crashes, 31,000 injuries, 250 fatalities, and close to $2.2 billion in economic damages.

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NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Dipped 3.6% in 2023

NHTSA also estimates that vehicle miles traveled in 2023 increased by about 67.5 billion miles,...

The agency estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, as compared to 42,514 fatalities reported in 2022.

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Netradyne Introduces Driver Score System to Boost Driver Safety

Once a positive measurement is achieved by a driver, Netradyne’s Driver·i devices automatically capture video and award a Driver Streak, a subtype of DriverStars within the Netradyne system.

How Distraction Affects a Driver's Safety

Drivers are challenged to balance job responsibilities and should operate their vehicle...

Why distracted driving is on the rise, why there is a month surrounding awareness of the growing problem, and a look at technology aimed toward curbing the dangerous behavior.

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Subaru Recalls 118,723 Outback & Legacy Models

A total of 103,114 Outbacks from model years 2020 to 2022 (2022 pictured) were included in the...

A capacitor in the sensors for the occupant detection system may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.

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2023 U.S. Traffic Deaths Up 13.6% Over 2019

According to the analysis, 12 states experienced decreases in motor vehicle fatalities of 10% or...

An estimated 44,450 people died in traffic crashes in 2023, according to National Safety Council estimates.

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NHTSA Releases 2023 Recall Data, New Tool

The report shows that 2023 continued a three-year declining trend in the number of recalls,...

NHTSA’s annual report on safety recalls shows that over 1,000 recalls were issued in 2023 affecting nearly 35 million vehicles.

A Guide for Fleet Managers in Extreme Weather Conditions

Preparing light-duty vehicle fleets for severe weather involves a multi-faceted approach.

Fleet managers can confidently navigate extreme weather conditions by implementing strategies and insights.

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Automated Driving Systems Get Poor Marks in New Ratings System

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a new ratings program for partial driving automation systems. Out of the first 14 systems tested, only one earns an acceptable rating.

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GM Recalls Over 570,000 Chevy Silverado HD, GMC Sienna HD Pickup Trucks

Certain 2020 - 2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 series Heavy Duty trucks and GMC...

Under certain conditions water may intrude into the vehicle's tailgate and come into contact with the electronic gate-release switch, potentially causing a short circuit.

Safe Strategies for Different Vehicle Types

When specialty vehicles are near, fleet drivers should practice safety strategies to both...

A basic guide to help commercial fleet drivers safely navigate roadways around other fleet vehicles like garbage trucks, school buses, and delivery trucks.

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IIHS Toughens Top Safety Pick Criteria for 2024

IIHS made changes to its 2024 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ award criteria to push...

IIHS is increasing the ratings vehicles must get on some of its tests to better protect back seat passengers, as well as vulnerable road users. A look at the tests that are changing, plus which vehicles landed Top Safety Pick+ awards.

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2022 Fleet Forward Conference - Day 1 Photos

With a record crowd, attendees at the combined 2022 Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conference convened in Santa Clara, California, to discuss electrification, vehicle data, new technologies, and safety best practices, as well as network and get hands-on at the event's vehicle showcase.

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What a start to day 1 of #FleetForwardCon! In a packed room filled with excitement, we kicked...

2022 Fleet Forward Conference - Day 1 Photos

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