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Oct 20-22, 2026 | MD

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Managing Road Risk at Scale: Why Fleet Safety Needs a Data-Driven Framework

Insights from the FIA Road and Driver Safety Indexes reveal how to manage road risk on a larger scale.

Driver resting in a vehicle seat, illustrating the dangers of fatigue and the importance of driver wellness, rest, and alertness for safe fleet and roadway operations.

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How Emotions Behind the Wheel Can Affect Fleet Safety

Close-up of a Jeep Wrangler front grille and headlight with text noting Stellantis’ recall of 1.3 million Jeep vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk tied to power steering wiring.

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Stellantis Recalls 1.3 Million Jeep Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk

Road signs pointing to “Safe” and “Risky” beside a glowing AI network graphic, illustrating the role of artificial intelligence in driver safety, coaching, training, and risk management.

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Coaching Is Not Training, Even When AI Is Doing It

An image of a car speeding around a bend with orange fall trees on either side of the road. "2024 Thanksgiving Road Safety" can be read.

Articles•by Judie Nuskey•November 25, 2024

NHTSA, USDOT Launch Safety Campaigns for 2024 Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving travel means crowded roads and celebrations like Blackout Wednesday. Plan ahead to stay safe and avoid impaired driving.

A graphic of a messy corkboard of pins, tape, and sticky notes. A beige sticky note in the center reads "Meeting Request: Your Fleet Safety Score".

Articles•November 20, 2024

Fleet Safety: Don’t Overlook the Interaction Between Driver and Supervisor in Coaching Sessions

When done well, coaching is a powerful tool to improve safety performance. Yet several factors can demotivate managers from providing consistent and accurate coaching.

A multi-colored (red, mustard yellow, blue, gray, and black) graphic with images of multi-lane traffic. Text reads "Traffic Rising with Office Returns".

Articles•November 18, 2024

What Back-to-Office Mandates Mean for Fleets

With back-to-office traffic rising, fleet managers can boost safety and efficiency through strategic planning, real-time data, and driver coaching.

A gray, red, and white graphic with a 2024-2025 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 models under the words "RECALL ALERT".

News•by Staff•November 15, 2024

Mazda Recall Roundup: Software Issues Lead to Potential Power Loss and Function Failures

Mazda recalls over 166,000 vehicles, including specific 2024-2025 CX-70 and CX-90 models, for software issues risking power loss, restart failure, and function errors.

Sandra Doucetter (left) and Mike Joyce (right) post on stage with the 2024 Fleet Safety Award.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•November 11, 2024

Sandra Doucette Wins 2024 Fleet Safety Award

Doucette, senior manager of EHS at Advance Auto Parts (AAP), has been instrumental in reducing collision frequency, severity, cost, and overall risk for the company.

A first perspective view of driving on a road at night with text reading "Risks of Drowsy Driving".

News•by Staff•November 6, 2024

Study Reveals Dangers of Driving While Tired

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is underway and an updated study shows drowsy driving statistics that will make you think twice about hitting the road when you’re struggling to stay awake.

An image of a silver 2025 Ram 1500 pickup truck driving on a city road with skyscrapers and construction in the background.

News•by Staff•November 5, 2024

Over 33,000 Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled for Potential ESC Malfunction Linked to Damaged Part

Due to potentially damaged front wheel bearing encoder rings, the Electronic Stability Control system may become disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.

An image of a crash test with a gray car stopping right before hitting a white test car.

News•by Staff•October 31, 2024

New Study Shows Automatic Emergency Braking Improves Crash Avoidance in 2024 Vehicles

AAA’s new study shows 2024 vehicles equipped with AEB significantly outperform older models in collision prevention, offering key insights for fleet safety and the future of braking technology.

News•by Staff•October 28, 2024

Samsara’s AI-Powered Drowsiness Detection Now Available Globally

With drowsy driving linked to 17% of fatal crashes, Samsara's new AI-powered Drowsiness Detection system aims to alert drivers and managers before fatigue turns deadly.

A photo collage of images from the 2024 NETS Strength in Numbers conference with text reading "2024 NETS Safety Conference".

News•October 24, 2024

NETS Bestows Safety Awards at Annual Safety Conference

At the 2024 NETS Strength in Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference, attendees networked around safety, took professional development seminars, and celebrated three award winners.

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