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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Driver Monitoring System Reduces Inattention, Drowsiness by 20% on Highways

Hyundai Mobis conducted a year-long pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of its M.Brain technology to combat drowsy driving.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Survey: 86% of Americans Back Hands-Free Law

Data from Nationwide reveals that drivers are distracted by their phone up to nine times during a typical 20-mile commute. Most drivers surveyed want to see hands-free legislation enacted.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Lytx Report Identifies Positive and Negative Trends in Driver Behavior

Lytx’s fourth “State of the Data” report on vehicle fleets shows drivers using the company’s safety program experienced fewer collisions in 2021. However, the data also identifies top increased risky behaviors including cellphone distraction.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Montana is Worst State for Drunk Driving

In 2020, 45% of Montana’s road fatalities involved a drunk driver, and there were 473 DUI arrests per 100,000 drivers, according to a new analysis from Zutobi.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Highway Fatality Data Displays Linked to Increased Collisions

Displaying death counts on highway message boards causes 4.5% more crashes within approximately 6 miles.

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Videosby StaffApril 26, 2022

Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge in Q1 2022 Above 2021 Levels

Take a deep dive into the state of the industry as we discuss the latest in catalytic converter theft around the country and how it could affect your fleet.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2022

48% of Drivers Find Parking to be Stressful

A new study from SpotHero explores parking stress, which appears to be on the rise and causing frustration behind the wheel — with 43% saying they felt road rage while parking.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2022

Survey: 25% of Motorists Admit to Shouting at Other Drivers

A new survey from Policygenius finds that nearly one-third of Americans have been the victim of angry or aggressive driving during the past two years. But many also admit to engaging in at least one form of road rage themselves.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2022

Over Half of Drivers Hold Phone to Talk While Driving

A new distracted driving survey from State Farm indicates that drivers continue to text, make calls, use apps, and even shoot videos while behind the wheel.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2022

Recall News: Ford, Toyota, Mercedes

Ford recalls 652,996 pickup trucks and big SUVs, Toyota recalls 458,054 of various models, and Mercedes-Benz issues two separate recalls, totaling 147,749 vehicles.

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