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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 MatthewsOctober 24, 2022

C-V2X Technology Promises to Put a Dent in Collisions, Fatalities

Several tech innovators and automakers are leading the way in bringing cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to the next generation of cars, with the goal of reducing fatalities among all road users.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsAugust 25, 2022

51% of Brake System Faults Linked to Air Brake Subsystem

A new analysis from Zonar explores thousands of reported brake system faults across the freight, passenger, and vocational transportation industries.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsAugust 20, 2022

Brake Safety Week Kicks Off August 21

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to address a growing problem of brake systems and brake adjustment violations during its annual Brake Safety Week running Aug. 21-27.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsJuly 20, 2022

NHTSA’s New Anti-Speeding Campaign Aims to Change Drivers’ Mindset

Too many drivers think the speed limit is just a suggestion. That’s one of the problems the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new anti-speeding campaign hopes to reverse. The first-of-is-kind campaign kicked off on July 20 and runs through August 14.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsJune 22, 2022

New NHTSA Data Shows ADAS Connected to Hundreds of Collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released two reports on crash data involving vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving systems.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 18, 2022

Pandemic Creates a Nation of Hostile Drivers, Increased Fatalities

COVID-19 left Americans angry and frustrated. The result on the roadways is staggering — per capita vehicle deaths rose 17.5% from the summer of 2019 to the summer of 2021.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsJanuary 31, 2022

In-Cab Cameras: Ways to Accelerate Driver Acceptance and Improve Safety

A TSR survey revealed that over a quarter of fleet drivers recall having avoided a crash due to in-cab alerts. Still, barriers to adoption remain. How can fleet managers accelerate acceptance of in-vehicle camera technology? 

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 16, 2020

Video Tip: Be Aware of Motorcycles

Spring is just around the corner, which means a motorcyclist or two may be as well. For automotive fleet drivers, safely sharing the road with motorcyclists should be a top priority.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 2, 2020

Video Tip: How to Protect Against Drowsy Driving

Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8, its a good time to remind your drivers to be aware of the signs of drowsy driving, and what to do to avoid the problem.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 21, 2020

Video Tip: How to Safely Jump Start a Vehicle

In winter, it’s not uncommon for the battery to fail — which can leave your drivers stranded on the side of the road.

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