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Marianne Matthews

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Marianne Matthews contributes safety news and articles for the Fleet Safety newsletter. She is an experienced trade editor.

Articlesby Marianne MatthewsMay 23, 2023

Key Components of an Effective Fleet Safety Program

Three experts weigh in on the vital elements — buy-in, consistency, proactivity, and training — that ensure a fleet safety program is successful.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 23, 2023

EVs: An IIHS Researcher Speaks Out About a Weighty Issue

Many of the new generation of EVs weigh upward of 6,000 pounds in part due to excessively heavy lithium-ion batteries. An expert explores how all that extra weight poses new dangers for the nation’s motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians while offering solutions as well.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 28, 2023

Stealing the Show: Auto Thefts Rise Due to Social Media Videos, Stakeholders Fight Back

Insurance industry associations and two automakers take decisive actions after TikTok and YouTube allowed “how to” videos that provide detailed instructions for stealing Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 22, 2023

Study Looks at What Makes Drivers “Move Over” and Save Road Workers’ Lives

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted two field studies to determine the effectiveness of various countermeasures designed to protect roadside workers.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 17, 2023

Fleets Beware of ADAS Post-Repair Problems

Crash avoidance technologies offer proven safety benefits. But a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that 50% of drivers had issues with the features after a repair job.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 14, 2023

Ending Distracted Driving: Legislation is Just One Leg of the Stool

Experts say we need an array of tools — education, training, legislation, and technology — to combat the nation’s distracted driving crisis, which holds true for both fleets and consumers.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 30, 2023

How to Boost Driver Safety and Improve Behavior in Chaotic Times

As many drivers let safety lapse, heightened dangers on today’s roadways are at a high. Here are some smart strategies fleet operators can use to keep drivers safe and improve negative behaviors.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 25, 2023

Driving High: How to Get America Off the Collision Course

A comprehensive new safety research report from the National Transportation Safety Board examines the crash risk associated with different drugs, including alcohol, and the prevalence of use among drivers.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 2, 2023

How a Texas Fleet Reduced At-Fault Accidents by 83%

With 100 cars in its fleet, True MHS took its safety program to the next level by implementing video telematics. In one year, it saw a major reduction in at-fault accidents and gained context around incidents, collisions, and driver behavior.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsOctober 29, 2022

Fleet Theft: Now They’re Puncturing Fuel Tanks

Record-high fuel prices are prompting a new type of fuel theft in which the perpetrators puncture fuel tanks. Fleet operators are not only out of gas; they face expensive repairs and extended downtime, too.

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