Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

Newsby StaffApril 2, 2024

Subaru Recalls 118,723 Outback & Legacy Models

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.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2024

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

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

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

NHTSA Releases 2023 Recall Data, New Tool

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

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Hillary WeissMarch 13, 2024

A Guide for Fleet Managers in Extreme Weather Conditions

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

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2024

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.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2024

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

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.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Judie NuskeyMarch 6, 2024

Safe Strategies for Different Vehicle Types

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

Read More →
Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 26, 2024

February 2024 Fleet Safety Roundup

A look at some of the latest safety news in the fleet industry, including a new partnership between a video telematics provider and safety organization, a company acquisition, updates by IIHS to crash testing criteria, and more.

Read More →
Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 26, 2024

IIHS Crash Test Rating Criteria Update Leads to Rating Changes on 13 Vehicles

A new metric on the updated moderate overlap front crash test factors in both the position of the shoulder belt on the rear dummy’s chest and chest compression.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 22, 2024

Variable Speed Limit Technology Leads to Crash Reduction

Variable speed limits can create a safer driving environment for fleet drivers who travel during inclement weather. Since the implementation of variable speed limits in Lake County in 2017, crashes in the area have dropped by over 35%.

Read More →